Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#16 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School?
94 students attend Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School offer ?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School part of?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary School is part of Marais Des Cygnes Valley School District.
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