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Ingalls Elementary

Q: Is Ingalls Elementary a good school?

Ingalls Elementary ranks 196 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Ingalls Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ingalls, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Ingalls District, which is ranked 17 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ingalls Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking between 109 and 196 out of 656-670 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is significantly higher than the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 68.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 44.47%. Ingalls Elementary's 3rd-grade students have particularly strong academic performance, with 85.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42.85% in Mathematics in 2024-2025, far exceeding the state averages. While the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.1% to 19.7%, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 29.46% in 2021-2022 to 48% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Ingalls Elementary to the nearby Montezuma Elementary and Cimarron Elementary, Ingalls Elementary consistently outperforms both schools on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Ingalls Elementary maintains a higher statewide ranking and rating (4-5 stars) compared to Montezuma Elementary (3-4 stars) and Cimarron Elementary (2-3 stars), despite having a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (48%) compared to Montezuma Elementary (31.4%) and Cimarron Elementary (42.38%). This suggests that Ingalls Elementary has effective strategies in supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

111

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,064

Per pupil spending ?

45%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853

(620) 335-5134

District: Ingalls

Students who attend Ingalls Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ingalls High School/Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2021 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (70th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2021) to 70th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg58%

Kansas avg42%

196^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 264Ingalls 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
2025	67.0	196 of 656	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	117 of 653	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	109 of 660	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	148 of 668	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	97.6	5 of 670	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	75.9	124 of 667	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	89 of 656	86.4%	★★★★☆
2017	52.3	307 of 659	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.6	243 of 656	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.3	279 of 678	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.9	400 of 668	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.2	394 of 660	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.2	199 of 631	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	79.5	61 of 630	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	74.7	110 of 621	82.3%	★★★★☆
2008	73.4	144 of 614	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	76.9	97 of 600	83.8%	★★★★☆
2006	68.1	191 of 585	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	50.3	300 of 591	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	184 of 576	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.3	173 of 579	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	60.6	207 of 584	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.1	156 of 596	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	98.4	2 of 587	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	76.3	99 of 592	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	90 of 574	84.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)68th percentile~ school

Female (2019)49th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+24 vs state

Science47%+6 vs state

Mathematics47%+8 vs state

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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
Ingalls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Bulldog Drive	Ingalls	67853	Gray County	Ingalls	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 335-5134	111	10	11.2	45.0%	80 (72.1%)	2 (1.8%)	28 (25.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67	196^th of 656 public elementary schools	70.1%		76.6	117^th of 653 public elementary schools	82.1%	79	85.7	57.1	63.1		68.1	42.9	35.7	57.9		46.8	47.4	47.4	$18,064	$467	$17,597
Cimarron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 N 2nd	Cimarron	67835	Gray County	Cimarron-Ensign	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 855-3343	312	28	11.0	46.5%	200 (64.1%)	4 (1.3%)	102 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	40.5	408^th of 656 public elementary schools	37.8%		41.9	400^th of 653 public elementary schools	38.7%	8	43.7	43.7	48.5	28.8	40.0	21.2	26.5	48.5	48.1	36.7	51.5	51.5	$12,609	$1,646	$10,963
Montezuma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	103 W. Sunnyside	Montezuma	67867	Gray County	Montezuma	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 846-2283	83	8	10.0	31.3%	67 (80.7%)	1 (1.2%)	15 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.8	246^th of 656 public elementary schools	62.5%		71.6	146^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.6%	100	40.0	58.3	60.0		54.1	50.0	25.0	53.3		43.2	86.7	86.7	$23,285	$403	$22,882

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingalls Elementary

Is Ingalls Elementary a good school?

Ingalls Elementary ranks 196^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ingalls Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ingalls Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ingalls High School/Junior High

What district is Ingalls Elementary in?

Ingalls

How many students attend Ingalls Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 111 students attended Ingalls Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ingalls Elementary?

Students at Ingalls Elementary are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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