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Golden Plains Elementary

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Golden Plains Elementary ranks 438 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

438^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Golden Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Selden, Kansas, serving 74 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Golden Plains school district, which is ranked 203 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Golden Plains Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grades. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 43.33%, compared to the state average of 44.47%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 23.33%, compared to the state average of 38.73%. The nearby Hoxie Elementary outperforms Golden Plains Elementary in both subjects. Additionally, Golden Plains Elementary has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.1% to 22.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's average.

The school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 50.59% to 70.27% in recent years. Compared to the nearby Oberlin Elementary and Hoxie Elementary, which have lower free and reduced-price lunch rates, Golden Plains Elementary faces additional challenges in supporting its student population. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8 to 9.8 in recent years, it has struggled to maintain academic performance and keep up with the state's standards.

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,509

Per pupil spending ?

63.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757

(785) 386-4560

District: Golden Plains

Students who attend Golden Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Golden Plains Middle
High:	Golden Plains High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2012 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2012

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg28%

Kansas avg42%

438^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

203^rd of 264Golden Plains 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	37.8	438 of 656	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	472 of 660	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.5	368 of 668	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.6	460 of 670	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	6.5	635 of 656	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	15.8	588 of 659	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.1	562 of 656	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.2	431 of 678	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.0	286 of 668	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.2	405 of 660	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.9	414 of 631	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.9	514 of 630	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	51.6	375 of 621	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	85.6	14 of 614	97.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	60.1	164 of 494	66.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	51.8	285 of 596	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.6	423 of 587	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)67th percentile+35 vs school

White (2022)52nd percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Science27%-14 vs state

Mathematics23%-15 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
Golden Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W 6th	Selden	67757	Sheridan County	Golden Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 386-4560	71	10	7.4	63.4%	54 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	37.8	438^th of 656 public elementary schools	33.2%					(n/a)		70.0	36.4		43.3		40.0	18.2		23.3	27.3	27.3	$22,509	$3,013	$19,496
Hoxie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 Queen Ave.	Hoxie	67740	Sheridan County	Hoxie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 675-3258	253	19	13.3	37.5%	205 (81.0%)	4 (1.6%)	29 (11.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	68.4	179^th of 656 public elementary schools	72.7%		70.8	156^th of 653 public elementary schools	76.1%	23	64.5	50.0	54.8	54.8	56.1	51.6	54.8	54.8	41.9	50.8	60.7	60.7	$17,184	$3,595	$13,590
Oberlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 W Ash	Oberlin	67749	Decatur County	Oberlin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 475-2122	232	22	10.6	60.3%	178 (76.7%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	47	357^th of 656 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.9	306^th of 653 public elementary schools	53.1%	51	50.0	39.3	55.9	29.4	43.3	29.2	44.8	55.9	26.5	39.7	64.7	64.7	$17,519	$2,329	$15,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Plains Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Golden Plains Elementary?

Students at Golden Plains Elementary are 76% White, 23% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Golden Plains Elementary a good school?

Golden Plains Elementary ranks 438^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Golden Plains Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 71 students attended Golden Plains Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Golden Plains Elementary attend?

Students who attend Golden Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Golden Plains Middle
High : Golden Plains High

What district is Golden Plains Elementary in?

Golden Plains

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