Elementary Schools in Herington

Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in Herington, Kansas - Herington Elementary. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, this school is part of the Herington school district.

Herington Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the state, currently ranking 289 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years. Academically, Herington Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, though its 5th grade science proficiency is significantly higher than the state average. The school serves a high-poverty population, with over 76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

However, Herington Elementary's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3, may allow for more individualized attention and support for its students. While the school faces some challenges, its unique strengths and the context of the local community should be considered when evaluating its performance.

District Detail

19 North Broadway
Herington, KS 67449

(785) 258-2263

SchoolDigger Rank:
204^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 414

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
Herington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 North D Street	Herington	67449	Dickinson County	Herington	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 258-3234	186	16	11.5	74.2%	136 (73.1%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.3%)	55.8	289^th of 656 public elementary schools	55.9%		62.4	218^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.6%	71	50.0	48.3	42.1	47.3	46.1	51.7	42.1	47.3	63.2	63.2	$17,921	$2,747	$15,174

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rural Vista	7.14 mi	4	183^rd
Centre	11.35 mi	2
Chapman	17.05 mi	6	68^th
Morris County	21.54 mi	5	150^th
Abilene	22.2 mi	6	112^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.