Top Rankings
Cedar Vale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 137 students in Cedar Vale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Cedar Vale School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
137 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Cedar Vale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%

Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,245 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
99 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
9
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
2
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,723 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,825 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,723
$16,276

Spending / Student
$18,825
$17,192

Best Cedar Vale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Vale Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Vale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
(620) 758-2791
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District manages 2 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District is ranked #136 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Vale School District?
72% of Cedar Vale School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Vale School District?
Cedar Vale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cedar Vale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,825 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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