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Montezuma Elementary

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Montezuma Elementary ranks 246 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

246^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Montezuma Elementary is a public elementary school in Montezuma, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with particularly strong performance among its 5th-grade students. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2021-2022 to 19.5% in 2024-2025, which is an area of concern that the school should address.

Montezuma Elementary stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10:1 to 12.3:1 over the past few years, and its higher spending per student at $17,462, which is higher than the nearby schools. Compared to other schools in the area, Fowler Elementary has similar test scores but a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio, while Cimarron Elementary has lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio. Ingalls Elementary has higher test scores and a lower student-teacher ratio, but also a higher chronic absenteeism rate.

Overall, Montezuma Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement and student support. The school's consistent performance, particularly in science, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio are notable strengths. However, the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is an area that the school should address to ensure continued student success.

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,285

Per pupil spending ?

31.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

103 W. Sunnyside
Montezuma, KS 67867

(620) 846-2283

District: Montezuma

Students who attend Montezuma Elementary usually attend:

High:

South Gray High

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

18.1%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 79th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 79th-percentile peak (2016) to 62nd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg55%

Kansas avg42%

246^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

179^th of 264Montezuma 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	60.8	246 of 656	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.6	146 of 653	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	54.4	291 of 660	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	207 of 668	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	254 of 670	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.4	175 of 667	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	67.6	185 of 659	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	74.3	140 of 656	78.7%	★★★★☆
2015	67.1	190 of 678	72.0%	★★★★☆
2013	36.1	507 of 668	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	71.8	152 of 660	77.0%	★★★★☆
2011	63.2	267 of 631	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.1	177 of 630	71.9%	★★★★☆
2009	43.2	449 of 621	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	48.1	399 of 614	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.7	468 of 600	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.2	439 of 585	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	65 of 576	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	203 of 579	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	235 of 584	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.8	183 of 596	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	202 of 587	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.6	43 of 592	92.7%	★★★★★

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)89th percentile+26 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science87%+45 vs state

English Language Arts54%+10 vs state

Mathematics43%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Montezuma 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 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
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
Copeland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Thatcher	Copeland	67837	Gray County	Copeland	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 668-5565	51	6	8.1	41.2%	42 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.2	123^rd of 656 public elementary schools	81.3%					(n/a)			80.0		56.5			80.0		50.0	40.0	40.0	$28,750	$379	$28,371
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
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
Fowler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 E 8th Ave	Fowler	67844	Meade County	Fowler	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 646-5234	55	6	9.1	60.0%	38 (69.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)					51.9					40.7			$22,308	$2,274	$20,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Montezuma Elementary

What district is Montezuma Elementary in?

Montezuma

What schools do graduates of Montezuma Elementary attend?

Students who attend Montezuma Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : South Gray High

How many students attend Montezuma Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 83 students attended Montezuma Elementary.

Is Montezuma Elementary a good school?

Montezuma Elementary ranks 246^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Montezuma Elementary?

Students at Montezuma Elementary are 81% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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