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Plainville Elementary

Summary:

Plainville Elementary is a public elementary school in Plainville, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school is part of the Plainville School District, which is ranked 228 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plainville Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.86%) and Mathematics (34.41%) were lower than the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Natoma Elementary, which had significantly higher proficiency rates, Plainville Elementary's performance is mixed.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with gender and socioeconomic status gaps in academic achievement. While Plainville Elementary performs better for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, its overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 172 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 447 out of 653 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). This downward trend suggests that the school's performance has been declining relative to other elementary schools in the state, despite its higher per-student spending compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 203 SE Cardinal Avenue
       Plainville, KS  67663

(785) 434-4508

District: Plainville

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Plainville Elementary usually attend:

High:    Plainville High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Plainville Elementary ranks worse than 68.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plainville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainville Elementary 447th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Plainville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Plainville:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainville 228th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plainville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plainville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.71 521st 585 10.9%
2007 37.32 457th 600 23.8%
2008 51.76 367th 614 40.2%
2009 67.78 209th 621 66.3%
2010 52.94 368th 630 41.6%
2011 55.97 348th 631 44.8%
2012 53.72 400th 660 39.4%
2013 72.33 172nd 668 74.3%
2015 43.59 418th 678 38.3%
2016 30.43 485th 656 26.1%
2017 44.34 384th 659 41.7%
2018 39.21 419th 656 36.1%
2019 51.39 314th 667 52.9%
2021 32.88 469th 670 30.0%
2022 28.08 514th 668 23.1%
2023 31.16 482nd 660 27.0%
2024 35.24 447th 653 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plainville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 204th 512 60.2%
2019 54.00 209th 509 58.9%
2022 54.92 205th 512 60.0%
2023 40.18 346th 541 36.0%
2024 51.10 257th 546 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Plainville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 233rd 574 59.4%
2021 34.15 403rd 591 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Plainville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.02 443rd 575 23.0%
2019 42.59 341st 586 41.8%
2021 30.90 446th 605 26.3%
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Rank History for White students at Plainville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.04 438th 574 23.7%
2019 40.85 361st 592 39.0%
2021 22.34 512th 587 12.8%
2022 20.85 518th 596 13.1%
2023 20.91 509th 584 12.8%
2024 26.45 459th 579 20.7%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plainville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 3 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 328
1989 328 3 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 330 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 322 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 315 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 299 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 339 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 335 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 335 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 314 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 288 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 296 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 305 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 267 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 273 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 273 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 297
2008 293 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 4 299
2009 300 6 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 318
2010 276 5 1 6 2 0 0 0 290
2011 245 4 0 6 2 1 0 0 258
2012 214 4 0 6 2 0 2 0 228
2013 192 3 0 2 3 0 2 0 202
2014 202 4 1 2 4 0 1 0 214
2015 177 4 0 7 0 0 1 0 189
2016 152 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 159
2017 144 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 152
2018 169 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 174
2019 163 1 1 1 0 3 0 0 169
2020 163 2 1 2 0 3 0 0 171
2021 167 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 176
2022 183 6 0 3 0 3 0 0 195
2023 216 1 0 10 1 0 6 0 234

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 Plainville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 21.0 15.6 0
1989 338 24.0 14.0 n/a
1990 336 21.9 15.3 0
1991 327 21.9 14.9 n/a
1992 320 22.7 14.0 35.3
1993 303 23.0 13.2 23.1
1994 343 22.9 15.0 21.6
1995 339 23.5 14.4 38.1
1996 339 23.5 14.4 38.1
1997 318 22.7 14.0 36.5
1998 290 22.7 12.8 41.4
1999 298 21.2 14.1 43.6
2000 307 19.4 15.8 39.7
2001 269 19.8 13.6 40.5
2002 275 17.0 16.2 44
2003 275 17.0 16.2 44
2004 252 16.2 15.6 45.2
2005 256 17.9 14.3 44.9
2006 277 18.1 15.3 39
2007 297 23.2 12.8 38.2
2008 299 21.2 14.1 33.2
2009 318 23.8 13.4 40.3
2010 290 24.3 11.9 41
2011 258 17.5 14.7 47.3
2012 228 33.2 6.8 50.9
2013 202 15.6 12.9 53
2014 214 15.9 13.4 48.6
2015 189 15.0 12.6 50.3
2016 159 14.0 11.3 48.4
2017 152 13.5 11.2 50
2018 174 12.9 13.4 42.5
2019 169 13.6 12.4 46.7
2020 171 14.6 11.7 49.7
2021 176 14.3 12.3 41.5
2022 195 14.8 13.1 42.1
2023 234 16.8 13.9 47.9

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 Plainville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 21.0 15.6 0
1989 338 24.0 14.0 n/a
1990 336 21.9 15.3 0
1991 327 21.9 14.9 n/a
1992 320 22.7 14.0 35.3
1993 303 23.0 13.2 23.1
1994 343 22.9 15.0 21.6
1995 339 23.5 14.4 38.1
1996 339 23.5 14.4 38.1
1997 318 22.7 14.0 36.5
1998 290 22.7 12.8 41.4
1999 298 21.2 14.1 43.6
2000 307 19.4 15.8 39.7
2001 269 19.8 13.6 40.5
2002 275 17.0 16.2 44
2003 275 17.0 16.2 44
2004 252 16.2 15.6 45.2
2005 256 17.9 14.3 44.9
2006 277 18.1 15.3 39
2007 297 23.2 12.8 38.2
2008 299 21.2 14.1 33.2
2009 318 23.8 13.4 40.3
2010 290 24.3 11.9 41
2011 258 17.5 14.7 47.3
2012 228 33.2 6.8 50.9
2013 202 15.6 12.9 53
2014 214 15.9 13.4 48.6
2015 189 15.0 12.6 50.3
2016 159 14.0 11.3 48.4
2017 152 13.5 11.2 50
2018 174 12.9 13.4 42.5
2019 169 13.6 12.4 46.7
2020 171 14.6 11.7 49.7
2021 176 14.3 12.3 41.5
2022 195 14.8 13.1 42.1
2023 234 16.8 13.9 47.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plainville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,021 (8.0%) $11,783 (92.0%) $12,804

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 660 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainville Elementary)41.233.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainville)41.233.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plainville Elementary)64.760
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plainville)64.760
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville Elementary)44.427.3
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville)44.427.3
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plainville Elementary)33.318.2
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plainville)33.318.2
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville Elementary)38.527.8
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville)38.527.8
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plainville Elementary)26.919.4
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plainville)26.919.4
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Plainville Elementary)34.640.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Plainville)34.640.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville Elementary)39.120
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville)39.120
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plainville Elementary)56.512
 44.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plainville)56.512
 44.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students169234
 38.5%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic110
 900%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White163216
 32.5%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%47.9%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainville Elementary

Plainville Elementary ranks 447th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Plainville Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Plainville Elementary.

Students who attend Plainville Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Plainville High


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