Elementary Schools in Central Plains

Summary:

The Central Plains region is home to two elementary schools: Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood and Wilson Elementary School. While both serve students in the same district, their academic performance and key metrics vary significantly.

Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood stands out as the top-performing school in the region, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Kansas. The school's test scores exceed the district and state averages, and it maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Wilson Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now placed 443rd out of 656 schools, with a 2-star rating.

The data reveals that Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a smaller student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success. However, Wilson Elementary School, despite spending more per student, continues to underperform in various metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics and school-level practices, may play a significant role in shaping the educational outcomes of these elementary schools in the Central Plains region.

District Detail

406 Main
Claflin, KS 67525

(620) 588-4200

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,225

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3009 Ave. D	Wilson	67490	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 658-3555	74	12	6.4	58.1%	64 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	36.4	443^rd of 656 public elementary schools	32.5%		34.9	450^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.1%	7	23.1			54.5	52.4	30.8			36.4	35.7			$24,076	$2,640	$21,435
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S. Main St.	Holyrood	67450	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 252-3666	229	19	11.8	32.8%	211 (92.1%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	84.8	77^th of 656 public elementary schools	88.3%		82	90^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.2%	13	73.1	54.5	69.6	71.4	66.4	53.8	60.6	86.9	57.1	63.6	73.9	73.9	$11,593	$1,328	$10,266

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sylvan Grove	13.95 mi	2	196^th
Ellsworth	14.42 mi	3
Russell County	21.07 mi	3	239^th
Lincoln	23.03 mi	2	37^th
Hoisington	26.42 mi	4	175^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.