Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fort Riley Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Riley Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
15%
7%
White
51%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Riley Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Fort Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Fort Riley Elementary School?
404 students attend Fort Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fort Riley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Riley Elementary School?
Fort Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Riley Elementary School offer ?
Fort Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Riley Elementary School part of?
Fort Riley Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Riley Elementary School located?
Fort Riley Elementary School is located in the Camp Forsyth neighborhood of Fort Riley, KS.
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