Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Coffey County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Coffey County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southern Coffey County Elementary School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Coffey County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Coffey County Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leroy-Gridley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Coffey County Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Coffey County Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Southern Coffey County Elementary School?
84 students attend Southern Coffey County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southern Coffey County Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Coffey County Elementary School?
Southern Coffey County Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Coffey County Elementary School offer ?
Southern Coffey County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Coffey County Elementary School part of?
Southern Coffey County Elementary School is part of Leroy-Gridley School District.
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