Rural Center Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

902 1400 Avenue
Abilene, KS 67410

(785) 479-2213

District: Chapman

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,957

Students who attend Rural Center Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chapman Middle School
High:	Chapman High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

African American:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rural Center Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), American Indian (4.5%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rural Center Elementary is 10.6. 2 elementary schools in the Chapman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rural Center Elementary employs 6.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Center Elementary is $17,957, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chapman School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rural Center Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chapman:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapman 96^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rural Center Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rural Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.25	318^th	670	52.5%
2022	79.37	104^th	668	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Rural Center Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.17	367^th	587	37.5%

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

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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 Rural Center Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	87	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	89
1989	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1990	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1991	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
1992	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1993	102	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	107
1994	96	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1995	81	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	84
1996	81	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	84
1997	80	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	83
1998	71	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	75
1999	70	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	74
2000	65	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	69
2001	54	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	58
2002	43	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	44
2003	43	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	44
2004	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37
2005	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2006	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
2007	25	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	26
2008	23	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	24
2009	24	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	28
2010	20	0	0	4	0	0	0	24
2011	28	1	1	7	0	0	0	37
2012	34	1	0	4	0	0	0	39
2013	30	1	2	2	0	0	0	35
2014	38	1	1	3	0	0	0	43
2015	30	0	0	3	0	0	0	33
2016	43	2	0	3	0	0	0	48
2017	43	0	0	1	0	0	0	44
2018	53	0	0	3	0	0	0	56
2019	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	56
2020	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	40
2021	45	1	0	0	3	0	1	50
2022	51	2	0	0	4	0	2	59
2023	49	2	0	0	1	0	3	55
2024	54	3	0	3	3	0	3	66

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 Rural Center Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	89	5.0	17.8	0
1989	97	6.0	16.1	n/a
1990	97	6.8	14.2	0
1991	96	6.8	14.1	n/a
1992	97	7.2	13.4	21.6
1993	107	8.3	12.9	25.2
1994	98	8.3	11.8	21.4
1995	84	8.0	10.5	44
1996	84	8.0	10.5	44
1997	83	6.2	13.4	50.6
1998	75	6.5	11.5	50.7
1999	74	6.5	11.4	51.4
2000	69	6.9	10.0	44.9
2001	58	5.3	10.9	41.4
2002	44	4.7	9.4	56.8
2003	44	4.7	9.4	56.8
2004	37	3.7	10.0	54.1
2005	31	3.6	8.6	67.7
2006	33	4.0	8.3	48.5
2007	26	4.3	6.0	65.4
2008	24	3.5	6.9	37.5
2009	28	3.5	8.0	53.6
2010	24	3.5	6.8	70.8
2011	37	3.8	9.7	59.5
2012	39	3.6	10.8	61.5
2013	35	4.4	7.9	60
2014	43	6.1	7.0	69.8
2015	33	4.0	8.2	69.7
2016	48	5.0	9.6	52.1
2017	44	5.5	8.0	50
2018	56	5.5	10.1	26.8
2019	56	5.5	10.1	37.5
2020	40	5.5	7.2	45
2021	50	5.5	9.0	40
2022	59	5.7	10.3	23.7
2023	55	5.7	9.6	29.1
2024	66	6.2	10.6	33.3

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 Rural Center Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	89	5.0	17.8	0
1989	97	6.0	16.1	n/a
1990	97	6.8	14.2	0
1991	96	6.8	14.1	n/a
1992	97	7.2	13.4	21.6
1993	107	8.3	12.9	25.2
1994	98	8.3	11.8	21.4
1995	84	8.0	10.5	44
1996	84	8.0	10.5	44
1997	83	6.2	13.4	50.6
1998	75	6.5	11.5	50.7
1999	74	6.5	11.4	51.4
2000	69	6.9	10.0	44.9
2001	58	5.3	10.9	41.4
2002	44	4.7	9.4	56.8
2003	44	4.7	9.4	56.8
2004	37	3.7	10.0	54.1
2005	31	3.6	8.6	67.7
2006	33	4.0	8.3	48.5
2007	26	4.3	6.0	65.4
2008	24	3.5	6.9	37.5
2009	28	3.5	8.0	53.6
2010	24	3.5	6.8	70.8
2011	37	3.8	9.7	59.5
2012	39	3.6	10.8	61.5
2013	35	4.4	7.9	60
2014	43	6.1	7.0	69.8
2015	33	4.0	8.2	69.7
2016	48	5.0	9.6	52.1
2017	44	5.5	8.0	50
2018	56	5.5	10.1	26.8
2019	56	5.5	10.1	37.5
2020	40	5.5	7.2	45
2021	50	5.5	9.0	40
2022	59	5.7	10.3	23.7
2023	55	5.7	9.6	29.1
2024	66	6.2	10.6	33.3

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 Rural Center Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,203 (6.7%)	$16,754 (93.3%)	$17,957

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Center Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	55	1.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	49	12.5%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	29.1%	8.4%

Schools Near Rural Center Elementary

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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
Rural Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 1400 Avenue	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Chapman	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 479-2213	66	6	10.6	33.3%	54 (81.8%)	3 (4.5%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)	40.0						35.0	20.0						20.0				$17,957	$1,203	$16,754
McKinley Elementary	Public	2-3	112 N Rogers	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Abilene	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 263-2311	205	12	17.8	51.7%	179 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)								(n/a)	31.2						31.2	50.6						50.6				$11,331	$1,088	$10,243
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary	Public	4-5	1101 North Vine	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Abilene	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 263-1643	233	11	21.1	57.5%	201 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	34.7	451^st of 653 public elementary schools	30.9%		54.1	294^th of 660 public elementary schools	55.5%	157		42.6	30.6				36.9		34.2	17.3				26.2	32.6		32.6	$10,716	$1,260	$9,456
Enterprise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	302 S High	Enterprise	67441	Dickinson County	Chapman	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 263-8248	85	9	9.4	67.1%	73 (85.9%)	2 (2.4%)	8 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	28.3	493^rd of 653 public elementary schools	24.5%		26.8	510^th of 660 public elementary schools	22.7%	17	36.4	35.7	14.3				28.2	36.4	14.3	7.1				17.9	50.0		50.0	$13,826	$1,753	$12,073
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1501 N Kuney	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Abilene	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 263-1088	234	16	14.6	46.6%	196 (83.8%)	2 (0.9%)	26 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$10,875	$1,378	$9,497
Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	200 Poplar St	Hope	67451	Dickinson County	Rural Vista	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 366-7221	74	8	9.0	44.6%	66 (89.2%)	2 (2.7%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)						9.1	36.7						18.2	39.6		36.4	27.8	$15,198	$1,382	$13,816
Solomon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	411 N. Pine	Solomon	67480	Dickinson County	Solomon	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 655-2521	263	25	10.3	60.8%	236 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	33.4	460^th of 653 public elementary schools	29.6%		30.6	489^th of 660 public elementary schools	25.9%	29	17.4	26.7	40.7	27.3	10.3	25.9	24.8	52.2	16.7	33.3	15.2	24.1	33.3	27.8	40.7	37.0	38.9	$11,551	$775	$10,776
Chapman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Irish Drive	Chapman	67431	Dickinson County	Chapman	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 922-7171	289	19	15.2	36.0%	255 (88.2%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	40.4	412^th of 653 public elementary schools	36.9%		58.3	250^th of 660 public elementary schools	62.1%	162	43.2	20.8	41.7				34.6	59.5	18.7	20.8				30.8	39.6		39.6	$10,046	$983	$9,062
Southeast Saline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5056 E K-4 Highway	Gypsum	67448	Saline County	Southeast Of Saline	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 536-4215	354	25	14.2	28.0%	328 (92.7%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	52	305^th of 653 public elementary schools	53.3%		58.3	248^th of 660 public elementary schools	62.4%	57	64.7	54.0	22.9	29.3			43.7	78.4	40.8	18.7	31.7			43.4	29.2		29.2	$9,273	$533	$8,741
Herington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 North D Street	Herington	67449	Dickinson County	Herington	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 258-3234	171	15	11.3	76.0%	122 (71.3%)	1 (0.6%)	32 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.4%)	62.4	218^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.6%		77.5	115^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.6%	103	37.5	66.7	37.5				45.4	72.0	44.4	29.2				49.3	45.8		45.8	$12,783	$2,260	$10,523

Frequently Asked Questions about Rural Center Elementary

What district is Rural Center Elementary in?

Chapman

What schools do graduates of Rural Center Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rural Center Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chapman Middle School
High : Chapman High

How many students attend Rural Center Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Rural Center Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rural Center Elementary?

Students at Rural Center Elementary are 82% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

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