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Moscow Elementary

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Moscow Elementary ranks 389 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

389^th

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of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Moscow Elementary is a public elementary school located in Moscow, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Moscow Public Schools district, which is ranked 128 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moscow Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 114 to 577 out of 656-678 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) were higher than the district and state averages, but its Mathematics and Science proficiency rates were lower. Compared to the nearby Satanta Elementary and Hugoton Elementary, Moscow Elementary's ELA proficiency was higher, but its Mathematics proficiency was lower. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 25.9% in recent years, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Moscow Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.18% to 70% in recent years. Addressing the factors behind the school's academic and attendance challenges, while also considering the needs of its student population, could be crucial for improving the overall performance and outcomes for Moscow Elementary students.

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,325

Per pupil spending ?

68.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

130 McVicker Street
Moscow, KS 67952

(620) 598-2224

District: Moscow Public Schools

Students who attend Moscow Elementary usually attend:

High:

Moscow High

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

Hispanic:

43.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2011 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2011

!Science scores 11 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg44%

Kansas avg42%

389^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

128^th of 264Moscow Public Schools 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	42.4	389 of 656	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	77.8	114 of 668	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	51.4	313 of 667	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.4	362 of 656	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.3	444 of 659	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.6	414 of 656	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.5	491 of 678	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.6	577 of 668	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.9	557 of 660	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	71.0	170 of 631	73.1%	★★★★☆
2010	49.0	400 of 630	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.0	241 of 621	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.1	415 of 614	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	86.2	9 of 600	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	32.0	462 of 585	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts53%+8 vs state

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

Science30%-11 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
Moscow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 McVicker Street	Moscow	67952	Stevens County	Moscow Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 598-2224	74	8	9.1	68.9%	40 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	42.4	389^th of 656 public elementary schools	40.7%					(n/a)	54.5	61.5	40.0		52.9	36.4	15.4	50.0		32.3	30.0	30.0	$23,325	$3,774	$19,551
Hugoton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	304 E 6th	Hugoton	67951	Stevens County	Hugoton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 544-4376	511	37	13.8	59.9%	163 (31.9%)	1 (0.2%)	330 (64.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	55.5	290^th of 656 public elementary schools	55.8%		62.1	222^nd of 653 public elementary schools	66.0%	68	47.6	66.7	46.1	40.8	50.0	41.5	43.9	40.9	39.4	41.4	71.2	71.2	$14,421	$1,945	$12,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Moscow Elementary

What district is Moscow Elementary in?

Moscow Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Moscow Elementary attend?

Students who attend Moscow Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Moscow High

Is Moscow Elementary a good school?

Moscow Elementary ranks 389^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Moscow Elementary?

Students at Moscow Elementary are 54% White, 43% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Moscow Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 74 students attended Moscow Elementary.

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