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Cedar Vale Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Cedar Vale Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Vale, Kansas, serving 81 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chautauqua County Community district, which is ranked 221 out of 269 districts in the state.

Cedar Vale Elementary has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of White students (62.96%) compared to nearby Sedan Elementary (79.4%) and Dexter Elementary (90.7%). The school also has a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (24.69%). However, its academic performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the state average in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, but underperforming in overall ELA, Math, and Science. Notably, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate (27.27%) was significantly lower than the state average (42.12%).

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $15,565 compared to Sedan Elementary ($13,062) and Dexter Elementary ($10,737), and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.8, Cedar Vale Elementary's academic performance suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.91%) may indicate that the school faces socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and achievement.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,920

Per pupil spending ?

55.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024

(620) 758-2265

District: Cedar Vale

Students who attend Cedar Vale Elementary usually attend:

High:

Cedar Vale High

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Two or more races:

29.2%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2017 → 47th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2023) from a 22nd-percentile low (2017)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg41%

Kansas avg42%

Not ranked this year

Cedar Vale Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

262^nd of 264Cedar Vale among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	47.8	347 of 660	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	347 of 668	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.2	517 of 659	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	45.1	379 of 656	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.9	331 of 678	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.6	389 of 631	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	85.2	5 of 630	99.2%	★★★★★
2006	90.8	1 of 585	99.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%+10 vs state

Mathematics43%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Cedar Vale Elementary

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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
Cedar Vale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Dora	Cedar Vale	67024	Chautauqua County	Cedar Vale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 758-2265	65	8	8.1	55.4%	34 (52.3%)	2 (3.1%)	7 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (29.2%)								(n/a)		58.3		54.2		41.7		43.5			$19,920	$2,838	$17,081
Dexter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 N. Main	Dexter	67038	Cowley County	Dexter	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 876-5415	134	10	12.8	53.0%	129 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	87.8	50^th of 656 public elementary schools	92.4%		89.1	49^th of 653 public elementary schools	92.5%	1	91.7	66.7	82.3	77.4	66.7	41.7	82.3	60.4	76.5	76.5	$14,468	$1,667	$12,801
Sedan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 N Sherman	Sedan	67361	Chautauqua County	Chautauqua County Community	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 725-5611	178	17	10.2	60.1%	142 (79.8%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.1%)	90.9	28^th of 656 public elementary schools	95.7%		55.2	280^th of 653 public elementary schools	57.1%	252	72.0	70.6	78.3	73.8	69.2	64.7	73.9	69.7	69.6	69.6	$19,888	$6,265	$13,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Vale Elementary

How many students attend Cedar Vale Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended Cedar Vale Elementary.

What district is Cedar Vale Elementary in?

Cedar Vale

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Vale Elementary?

Students at Cedar Vale Elementary are 52% White, 29% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Cedar Vale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cedar Vale Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cedar Vale High

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