Elementary Schools in South Barber

Summary:

The South Barber Pre-K-6 is the sole elementary school serving the South Barber region of Kansas. This standout institution consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

South Barber Pre-K-6 has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 61.53% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.47%. Similarly, 57.69% of students scored proficient or better in mathematics, exceeding the state average of 38.73%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has found effective strategies to support and engage its student population.

The school's academic excellence is further evidenced by its improving statewide ranking, moving from 255 out of 660 schools in 2022-2023 to 122 out of 656 schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that it has access to adequate resources and funding, which may contribute to its strong performance.

District Detail

512 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070

(833) 722-7237

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 198

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
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 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
South Barber Pre-K-6	Public	PK, KG-6	913 Main	Kiowa	67070	Barber County	South Barber	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 722-7237	111	8	13.8	56.8%	103 (92.8%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	77.4	122^nd of 656 public elementary schools	81.4%		69.9	161^st of 653 public elementary schools	75.3%	39	63.6	68.8	53.8	58.3	61.5	72.7	50.0	46.2	66.7	57.7	61.5	61.5	$18,433	$765	$17,668

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Barber County North	19.27 mi	2	116^th
Attica	21.18 mi	2	210^th
Chaparral Schools	26.27 mi	4	113^th
Argonia Public Schools	43.28 mi	2
Cunningham	43.83 mi	2	34^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.