Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Vale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Vale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Vale Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Cedar Vale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Vale Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Vale Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Vale Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Cedar Vale Elementary School?
66 students attend Cedar Vale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cedar Vale Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Vale Elementary School?
Cedar Vale Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Vale Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Vale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Vale Elementary School part of?
Cedar Vale Elementary School is part of Cedar Vale School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
With great, teachers helping in every way they can. I appreciate the one-on-one help that my 4 students recieve in this school. Thank you all.
1 9/3/2019
the teachers are more afraid of not making friends with the kids than being a teacher. the kids run the school it's very sad when you go to the school for help with your child and they go through the child instead of the parent.
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