Chase County Elementary School

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Chase County Elementary School ranks 397 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chase County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Strong City, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 222 students. The school is part of the Chase County school district, which is ranked 147 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chase County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with its performance on state assessments (KAP) generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like W.A. White Elementary and Logan Ave Elementary in Emporia, the school's performance is mixed, as it outperforms some but underperforms others like Walnut Elementary, Village Elementary, and Timmerman Elementary, also in Emporia.

The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (36.04% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by Chase County Elementary School. Additionally, the school's ranking and performance on state assessments have declined over the years, from a high of 4 stars out of 5 in 2012-2013 to only 2 stars out of 5 in recent years, suggesting the need for the school and district to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to this trend.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

410 Palmer
Strong City, KS 66869

(620) 273-6676

District: Chase County

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,805

Students who attend Chase County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Chase County Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chase County Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chase County Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Chase County Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chase County Elementary School is $9,805.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chase County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chase County Elementary School 397^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Chase County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Chase County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chase County 147^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chase County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chase County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	72.71	136^th	660	79.4%
2013	76.26	120^th	668	82.0%
2015	59.27	256^th	678	62.2%
2016	45.15	377^th	656	42.5%
2017	30.06	495^th	659	24.9%
2018	41.09	407^th	656	38.0%
2019	38.84	425^th	667	36.3%
2021	58.07	267^th	670	60.1%
2022	40.17	420^th	668	37.1%
2023	44.31	376^th	660	43.0%
2024	42.20	397^th	653	39.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chase County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	9.75	503^rd	509	1.2%
2023	45.93	292^nd	541	46.0%
2024	41.55	331^st	546	39.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chase County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.77	358^th	574	37.6%
2019	40.64	366^th	591	38.1%
2021	58.53	230^th	591	61.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Chase County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.94	443^rd	586	24.4%
2021	52.47	280^th	605	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chase County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.28	407^th	574	29.1%
2019	31.73	449^th	592	24.2%
2021	51.47	289^th	587	50.8%
2022	33.77	439^th	596	26.3%
2023	38.10	388^th	584	33.6%
2024	32.11	433^rd	579	25.2%

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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 Chase County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	193	0	1	3	5	202
2012	177	0	2	0	7	186
2013	177	0	3	0	8	188
2014	176	0	5	0	12	193
2015	173	0	5	0	10	188
2016	168	0	4	0	12	184
2017	167	0	4	0	10	181
2018	194	0	6	0	12	212
2019	216	0	10	0	8	234
2020	211	1	6	1	4	223
2021	184	1	12	0	3	200
2022	194	1	14	1	6	216
2023	195	1	14	0	12	222
2024	182	1	21	1	13	218

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 Chase County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	202	15.8	12.7	37.1
2012	186	16.9	10.9	39.2
2013	188	15.1	12.4	38.8
2014	193	14.5	13.3	46.6
2015	188	16.0	11.7	44.1
2016	184	16.0	11.5	39.7
2017	181	15.2	11.9	34.8
2018	212	13.9	15.2	33
2019	234	13.0	18.0	36.3
2020	223	14.0	15.9	33.2
2021	200	15.0	13.3	34
2022	216	16.0	13.5	31
2023	222	16.0	13.8	36
2024	218	16.0	13.6	41.3

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 Chase County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	202	15.8	12.7	37.1
2012	186	16.9	10.9	39.2
2013	188	15.1	12.4	38.8
2014	193	14.5	13.3	46.6
2015	188	16.0	11.7	44.1
2016	184	16.0	11.5	39.7
2017	181	15.2	11.9	34.8
2018	212	13.9	15.2	33
2019	234	13.0	18.0	36.3
2020	223	14.0	15.9	33.2
2021	200	15.0	13.3	34
2022	216	16.0	13.5	31
2023	222	16.0	13.8	36
2024	218	16.0	13.6	41.3

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 Chase County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,149 (11.7%)	$8,656 (88.3%)	$9,805

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chase County Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 425^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 376^th of 660 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chase County Elementary School)	30.4	34.5	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chase County)	30.4	34.5	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chase County Elementary School)	47.8	53.6	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chase County)	47.8	53.6	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County Elementary School)	55	25	30%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County)	55	25	30%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chase County Elementary School)	35	12.5	22.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chase County)	35	12.5	22.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County Elementary School)	30.8	44.4	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County)	30.8	44.4	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chase County Elementary School)	3.8	16.7	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chase County)	3.8	16.7	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Chase County Elementary School)	15.4	41.7	26.3%
5th Grade Science (Chase County)	15.4	41.7	26.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County Elementary School)	45.2	50	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County)	45.2	50	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chase County Elementary School)	41.9	34.4	7.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chase County)	41.9	34.4	7.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	222	5.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	216	195	9.7%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.3%	36%	0.3%

Schools Near Chase County Elementary School

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chase County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Palmer	Strong City	66869	Chase County	Chase County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 273-6676	218	16	13.6	41.3%	182 (83.5%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	42.2	397^th of 653 public elementary schools	39.2%		44.3	376^th of 660 public elementary schools	43.0%	21	41.7	50.0	25.0	37.8			38.9	37.5	39.3	8.3	36.1			31.3	29.2		29.2	$9,805	$1,149	$8,656
NLC Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	804 Sixth Street	Americus	66835	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 481-2086	225	19	11.6	43.6%	207 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	50.1	325^th of 653 public elementary schools	50.2%		37	431^st of 660 public elementary schools	34.7%	106	56.3	38.1	22.7	53.3	52.6	14.3	36.4	62.5	42.9	22.7	26.7	36.8	10.7	31.4	22.7	42.9	34.0	$9,882	$1,539	$8,343
Timmerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Timmerman Dr	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2270	367	30	12.4	43.6%	219 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (34.3%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	61.2	230^th of 653 public elementary schools	64.8%		61.1	218^th of 660 public elementary schools	67.0%	12	41.8	50.7	46.4				46.8	46.4	48.0	41.1				45.5	44.6		44.6	$10,560	$1,178	$9,382
Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2302 W 15th Ave	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2282	386	28	13.7	61.7%	177 (45.9%)	5 (1.3%)	179 (46.4%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	47.5	352^nd of 653 public elementary schools	46.1%		33.7	463^rd of 660 public elementary schools	29.8%	111	47.5	41.1	39.6				42.9	47.6	29.3	20.7				33.0	46.5		46.5	$10,761	$1,404	$9,357
Council Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	706 East Main Street	Council Grove	66846	Morris County	Morris County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 767-6851	338	22	15.5	58.0%	299 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	38.1	429^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.3%		45.8	365^th of 660 public elementary schools	44.7%	64	40.6	25.5	34.0	34.9			33.1	34.4	26.1	19.2	37.2			28.3	39.6		39.6	$7,768	$702	$7,066
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	327 S West St	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2276	421	27	15.8	81.2%	108 (25.7%)	4 (1.0%)	292 (69.4%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	18.2	560^th of 653 public elementary schools	14.2%		13.6	591^st of 660 public elementary schools	10.5%	31	30.5	24.1	13.5				22.7	36.7	7.4	8.2				17.7	34.4		34.4	$12,539	$1,496	$11,043
Walnut Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Grove Ave	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2288	285	23	12.3	62.8%	176 (61.8%)	6 (2.1%)	88 (30.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	45.4	370^th of 653 public elementary schools	43.3%		37.6	424^th of 660 public elementary schools	35.8%	54	37.5	48.8	34.1				40.1	34.0	40.9	19.5				31.8	48.8		48.8	$11,169	$1,305	$9,864
W A White Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 Exchange Street	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2294	244	20	12.5	84.0%	112 (45.9%)	3 (1.2%)	100 (41.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.7%)	17.2	565^th of 653 public elementary schools	13.5%		24.4	528^th of 660 public elementary schools	20.0%	37	18.4	33.3	23.1				24.5	34.2	19.4	10.7				22.7	14.3		14.3	$11,358	$1,451	$9,907
Logan Ave Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	521 South East Street	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 341-2264	215	19	11.3	74.9%	61 (28.4%)	5 (2.3%)	125 (58.1%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.3%)	10.7	602^nd of 653 public elementary schools	7.8%		13.2	596^th of 660 public elementary schools	9.7%	6	25.0	9.4	19.3				17.9	31.2	9.1	3.1				14.4	9.4		9.4	$11,121	$1,536	$9,585

Frequently Asked Questions about Chase County Elementary School

What district is Chase County Elementary School in?

Chase County

What schools do graduates of Chase County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chase County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chase County Junior Senior High School

How many students attend Chase County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Chase County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chase County Elementary School?

Students at Chase County Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Chase County Elementary School a good school?

Chase County Elementary School ranks 397^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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