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Fort Larned Elementary School

Q: Is Fort Larned Elementary School a good school?

Fort Larned Elementary School ranks 235 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Fort Larned Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 441 students in grades PK-5 in Larned, Kansas. The school is part of the Ft Larned school district, which is ranked 147 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Larned Elementary consistently outperforms the Ft Larned district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school had 55.39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.03% for the district and 44.47% for the state. In Mathematics, 47.65% of Fort Larned students were proficient or better, compared to 37.96% for the district and 38.73% for the state. The school also stands out in its performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 23rd out of 260 Kansas elementary schools for Hispanic students and 71st out of 546 schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2023-2024.

While Fort Larned Elementary has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the school's most recent rate of 8.2% in 2024-2025 is significantly lower than the district's rate of 20.9% and the state's rate of 19.5%. When compared to the nearby Lincoln Elementary and Macksville Elementary schools, Fort Larned Elementary stands out with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and a more favorable student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students.

431

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,568

Per pupil spending ?

58.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2104 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550

(620) 285-2141

District: Ft Larned

Students who attend Fort Larned Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Larned Middle School
High:	Larned Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2021 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2021) to 64th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg44%

Kansas avg42%

235^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 15 pts since 2019

From bottom 49% (2019) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

147^th of 264Ft Larned 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	62.9	235 of 656	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	191 of 653	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.1	283 of 660	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	197 of 668	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	156 of 670	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	49.5	338 of 667	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	53.9	84 of 214	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	84 of 193	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	78.9	91 of 591	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.9	253 of 591	57.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	82.0	23 of 260	91.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	79 of 533	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	71 of 546	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	43.5	319 of 541	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.1	171 of 512	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.3	92 of 494	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	261 of 509	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	57.9	238 of 605	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	337 of 586	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	104 of 313	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	135 of 306	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	153 of 296	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.0	186 of 305	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.9	84 of 214	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	84 of 193	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	220 of 576	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	219 of 579	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	237 of 584	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	269 of 596	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	221 of 587	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.7	326 of 592	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2024)91st percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2021)85th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2025)67th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)62nd percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)61st percentile-16 vs school

Male (2021)61st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science62%+21 vs state

English Language Arts55%+11 vs state

Mathematics48%+9 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
Fort Larned Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2104 Broadway	Larned	67550	Pawnee County	Ft Larned	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 285-2141	431	35	12.1	58.7%	319 (74.0%)	8 (1.9%)	74 (17.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	62.9	235^th of 656 public elementary schools	64.2%		66.8	191^st of 653 public elementary schools	70.8%	44	54.5	62.5	48.9		55.4	47.3	65.3	28.9		47.7	62.2	62.2	$15,568	$2,431	$13,136
Pawnee Heights Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	103 Lowery St.	Rozel	67574	Pawnee County	Pawnee Heights	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 527-4212	28	3	9.3	32.1%	24 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$23,023	$1,115	$21,908
Macksville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	433 N. Gilmore	Macksville	67557	Stafford County	Macksville	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 348-2835	114	12	9.2	60.5%	69 (60.5%)	1 (0.9%)	42 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	36.3	444^th of 656 public elementary schools	32.3%		60.7	237^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.7%	207	35.7		50.0	28.6	40.4	35.7		31.3	43.8	35.2	43.8	43.8	$24,199	$1,121	$23,078
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5630 Broadway	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1503	275	18	15.1	57.8%	209 (76.0%)	4 (1.5%)	53 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	62.6	237^th of 656 public elementary schools	63.9%		52.2	303^rd of 653 public elementary schools	53.6%	66	84.8	47.1	66.7	44.8	61.2	64.7	32.3	45.5	34.5	44.6	54.5	54.5	$14,784	$2,669	$12,115

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Larned Elementary School

Is Fort Larned Elementary School a good school?

Fort Larned Elementary School ranks 235^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Fort Larned Elementary School in?

Ft Larned

What is the racial makeup of Fort Larned Elementary School?

Students at Fort Larned Elementary School are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Fort Larned Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Fort Larned Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fort Larned Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Larned Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Larned Middle School
High : Larned Senior High

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