Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montezuma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Montezuma 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
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 Montezuma Elementary School's ranking?
Montezuma Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% 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 Montezuma Elementary School?
86 students attend Montezuma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Montezuma Elementary School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montezuma Elementary School offer ?
Montezuma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montezuma Elementary School part of?
Montezuma Elementary School is part of Montezuma School District.
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