Cheney Elem
#137 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#14516 of 50,301 nationally
About Cheney Elem
Cheney Elem is a public elementary located in Cheney, in the Cheney school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 395 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 137th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 395.
There are 3 schools in Cheney; Cheney Elem ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cheney Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cheney Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cheney Middle School 6-8
Cheney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students · 236 m away
Cheney High
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
235 students · 287 m away
Garden Plain High
Garden Plain · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students · 9.6 km away
Garden Plain Elem
Garden Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
West Indianola Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Bluejacket-Flint
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
395 students
Walnut Grove Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Wineteer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheney Elem a good school?
Cheney Elem has a Success Index (US) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cheney Elem rank in Kansas?
Cheney Elem ranks #137 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #14516 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cheney Elem?
Cheney Elem had 395 students in 2025.
Is Cheney Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Cheney Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cheney Elem?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Cheney Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.