Enrollment
152
Elementary
DISTRICT 133 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KISMET-PLAINS·NCES 200819001298
Kismet Elem
505 Kansas Avenue, Kismet, KS 67859 · (620) 563-7248 · Seward County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL152 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
121 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 51 | 34% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 35 | 23% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Kismet-Plains. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kismet Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismet Elem this school | 152 | 79.6% | N/A |
| Westview Elem Olathe | 164 | 78.0% | 52.5% |
| Plains Elem Plains | 113 | 76.1% | 27.6% |
| Deerfield Elem Deerfield | 123 | 81.3% | 31.4% |
| Elkhart Elem Elkhart | 171 | 76.6% | 36.3% |
| Logan Ave Elem Emporia | 208 | 74.0% | 17.9% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kismet Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Seward County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 152 | #598 of 714 | #6 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.6% | #116 of 658 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
152
-7 (-4%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 240
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 152 | 13.5 | 11.3:1 | 80% (121) |
| 2023-24 | 147 | 13 | 11.3:1 | 71% (104) |
| 2022-23 | 152 | 11 | 13.8:1 | 70% (107) |
| 2020-21 | 159 | 12 | 13.3:1 | 77% (123) |
| 2017-18 | 131 | 12 | 10.9:1 | 83% (109) |
| 2015-16 | 159 | 14 | 11.4:1 | 81% (128) |
| 2010-11 | 205 | 16 | 12.8:1 | 83% (171) |
| 2000-01 | 210 | 17 | 12.3:1 | 58% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 240 | 16 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kismet Elem.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (131 to 152); teachers up 13% (12 to 13.5).
About Kismet Elem
In Kismet, Kansas, part of Seward County, Kismet Elem is an elementary school. Students in pre-K through 2 make up the school's enrollment of 152 students. Elementary schools in Kansas average about 313 students, which makes this school 51% below average.
Kismet Elem falls under Kismet-Plains, which has 3 schools enrolling 575 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Kismet Elem is 68%, a majority. After that, the student body is 31% White. Census estimates put Seward County at about 67% Hispanic, close to the school's figure. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 45%.
Its staff includes 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 11.3 students per teacher. The gap from the 13.2:1 average for elementary schools in Kansas is 1.9 students per teacher. Roughly 80% of students at Kismet Elem can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
In Seward County, home to about 21,486 people, median household income comes to about $63,827, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. There are 10 public schools in the county, enrolling about 5,115, Kismet Elem among them.
The closest school to Kismet Elem is Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High, located about 3.4 miles away. In all, 2 other public schools sit within ten miles of Kismet Elem.
Kismet Elem is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 4%, from 159 to 152. By 2024-25, the school had 11.3 students per teacher, compared with 13.3 in 2020-21.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Seward County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,486
Census ACS
Median income
$63,827
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
5,115 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kismet-Plains
- Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr HighHigh · 310 students
- Plains ElemElementary · 113 students
Nearby schools
- Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High3.4 mi · 310
- Plains Elem7.2 mi · 113
- Meadowlark Elementary School15.8 mi · 362
- MacArthur Elementary School16.2 mi · 386
- Eisenhower Middle School16.5 mi · 516
- Seymour Rogers Middle School16.7 mi · 472
Frequently asked questions
About Kismet ElemHow large is Kismet Elem?
Kismet Elem enrolls approximately 152 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Kismet Elem serve?
Kismet Elem serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kismet Elem?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kismet Elem is approximately 11.3:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kismet Elem?
At Kismet Elem, the student body is approximately 31% White, 68% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Kismet Elem public or private?
Kismet Elem is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kismet-Plains.
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