Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood ranks 90 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Holyrood, Kansas, part of the Central Plains school district. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools, delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.

Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.73% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.81% for the Central Plains district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, 53.26% of students were proficient or better, compared to 38.18% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where 63.33% of students were proficient or better in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for its performance with various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood outperforms the nearby Wilson Elementary School and the Lyons elementary schools in academic proficiency, the other schools have lower student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.3 to 10.5 students per teacher, compared to 13.2 to 13.5 at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood. The Ellsworth Elementary School, located about 14 miles away, also performs well, ranking in the top 50% of Kansas elementary schools in recent years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450

(785) 252-3666

District: Central Plains

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,160

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood is $12,160.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood 90^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Central Plains:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Plains 169^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Rank History for all students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	71.11	168^th	660	74.5%
2013	74.19	150^th	668	77.5%
2015	54.25	307^th	678	54.7%
2016	51.54	328^th	656	50.0%
2017	45.08	378^th	659	42.6%
2018	71.49	153^rd	656	76.7%
2019	70.62	161^st	667	75.9%
2021	87.39	56^th	670	91.6%
2022	80.75	90^th	668	86.5%
2023	72.20	144^th	660	78.2%
2024	81.99	90^th	653	86.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	83.95	23^rd	512	95.5%
2021	99.84	1^st	494	99.8%
2022	78.29	48^th	512	90.6%
2023	65.26	142^nd	541	73.8%
2024	63.97	160^th	546	70.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.53	180^th	591	69.5%
2021	90.50	36^th	591	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.35	132^nd	575	77.0%
2021	86.15	59^th	605	90.2%

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Rank History for White students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	72.75	123^rd	574	78.6%
2019	68.13	154^th	592	74.0%
2021	84.12	57^th	587	90.3%
2022	76.92	98^th	596	83.6%
2023	67.64	149^th	584	74.5%
2024	79.46	86^th	579	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	117	0	0	11	3	12	143
2013	108	3	0	14	2	11	138
2014	125	0	0	15	2	4	146
2015	114	0	0	14	2	3	133
2016	124	0	0	8	3	2	137
2017	134	0	0	7	4	7	152
2018	136	0	1	9	3	3	152
2019	141	0	1	7	0	6	155
2020	193	0	0	11	5	5	214
2021	188	0	0	8	4	3	203
2022	198	0	0	8	5	10	221
2023	204	1	0	8	4	7	224
2024	206	1	0	9	4	7	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	143	14.6	9.7	57.3
2013	138	13.9	9.9	54.3
2014	146	12.6	11.5	56.8
2015	133	13.0	10.2	48.9
2016	137	13.0	10.5	43.1
2017	152	12.6	12.0	50
2018	152	13.1	11.6	39.5
2019	155	13.1	11.8	37.4
2020	214	16.3	13.1	42.1
2021	203	15.3	13.2	39.9
2022	221	16.3	13.5	42.5
2023	224	16.8	13.3	46
2024	227	17.8	12.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	143	14.6	9.7	57.3
2013	138	13.9	9.9	54.3
2014	146	12.6	11.5	56.8
2015	133	13.0	10.2	48.9
2016	137	13.0	10.5	43.1
2017	152	12.6	12.0	50
2018	152	13.1	11.6	39.5
2019	155	13.1	11.8	37.4
2020	214	16.3	13.1	42.1
2021	203	15.3	13.2	39.9
2022	221	16.3	13.5	42.5
2023	224	16.8	13.3	46
2024	227	17.8	12.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,134 (9.3%)	$11,025 (90.7%)	$12,160

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 144^th of 660 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood)	66.7	73.9	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains)	69.2	68.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood)	66.7	60.9	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Plains)	76.9	60	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood)	64	60	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains)	60	59.5	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood)	24	56.7	32.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Plains)	28.6	57.1	28.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	224	44.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	4
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	204	44.7%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	46%	8.6%

Schools Near Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S. Main St.	Holyrood	67450	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 252-3666	227	18	12.7	44.1%	206 (90.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	82	90^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.2%		72.2	144^th of 660 public elementary schools	78.2%	54	56.2	62.5	63.3	61.9	60.7	59.4	58.3	63.3	23.8	53.3	70.0	70.0	$12,160	$1,134	$11,025
Ellsworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	110 E 3rd	Ellsworth	67439	Ellsworth County	Ellsworth	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 472-5554	190	16	12.2	41.6%	176 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)	40.0				40.0	63.4				63.4			$9,627	$946	$8,680
Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-7	312 Ash	Chase	67524	Rice County	Chase-Raymond	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 938-2996	80	8	10.5	88.8%	73 (91.3%)	2 (2.5%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	14.1	582^nd of 653 public elementary schools	10.9%		5.7	644^th of 660 public elementary schools	2.4%	62	23.5			18.2	13.0	29.4			0.0	10.9			$12,867	$4,568	$8,299
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3009 Ave. D	Wilson	67490	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 658-3555	80	11	7.2	51.3%	73 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)	34.9	450^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.1%		64.8	196^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.3%	254			18.2		33.3			45.5		47.2	27.3	27.3	$14,367	$1,258	$13,109
Ellinwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 E. 6th St.	Ellinwood	67526	Barton County	Ellinwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 564-2750	229	16	14.3	46.3%	199 (86.9%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (8.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	34.5	452^nd of 653 public elementary schools	30.8%		31	484^th of 660 public elementary schools	26.7%	32	29.2	35.7	27.0	21.9	28.1	62.5	25.0	18.9	34.4	33.0	27.0	27.0	$11,792	$1,154	$10,639
Lyons Central Elementary	Public	3-5	501 W. Lincoln	Lyons	67554	Rice County	Lyons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 257-5612	150	14	10.8	73.3%	87 (58.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	49.7	331^st of 653 public elementary schools	49.3%		50.9	322^nd of 660 public elementary schools	51.2%	9	33.3	40.0	29.3		33.8	69.8	41.3	37.9		48.3	34.5	34.5	$11,596	$1,573	$10,023
Lyons Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	121 S. Workman	Lyons	67554	Rice County	Lyons	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 257-5624	164	19	8.6	64.6%	91 (55.5%)	1 (0.6%)	64 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)								(n/a)													$12,127	$1,525	$10,602

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood

What district is Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood in?

Central Plains

How many students attend Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood.

What schools do graduates of Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood attend?

Students who attend Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood usually go on to attend:

High : Central Plains Junior Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood?

Students at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood a good school?

Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood ranks 90^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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