Kismet Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kismet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kismet Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kismet Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Kismet Elementary School?
147 students attend Kismet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kismet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kismet Elementary School?
Kismet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kismet Elementary School offer ?
Kismet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kismet Elementary School part of?
Kismet Elementary School is part of Kismet-Plains School District.
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