Haviland Elem

Located at 400 N Topeka, in Haviland, Kansas, Haviland Elem is a rural-scale elementary school that teaches 82 students (grades pre-K through 8), operated by Haviland. That puts it 74% leaner than the typical public school in Kansas, which averages around 313 students.

Haviland Elem is a school of Haviland, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On demographics, Haviland Elem lists that nearly all students (85%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 9% Hispanic, 4% Native American. Compared to Kiowa County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 41% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, Haviland Elem sits in the top 10% of Kansas schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 42.4%; actual is 59.9%, +17.5 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Kiowa County indicate median household earnings sit near $75,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. In all, Kiowa County runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 343 students), of which Haviland Elem is one.

The closest other public school is Kiowa County Junior High/High School, roughly 10.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Haviland Elem ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 42.5%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Haviland Elem has ticked down 7%, going from 88 students in 2018 to 82 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 7.9:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Haviland Elem community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.