Rural Center Elem
#299 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#25189 of 50,301 nationally
About Rural Center Elem
Rural Center Elem is a public elementary located in Abilene, in the Chapman school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 62 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 299th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 62.
There are 7 schools in Abilene; Rural Center Elem ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Rural Center Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rural Center Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKinley Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
196 students · 13 km away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
218 students · 14 km away
Abilene Middle School
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 14 km away
Abilene High School
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students · 14 km away
Enterprise Elem
Enterprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
86 students · 15 km away
Kennedy Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
276 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Western Plains North Elem
Ransom · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
62 students
Burrton Elem
Burrton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
63 students
Chetopa Elem
Chetopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
61 students
Flinthills Primary School
Cassoday · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
63 students
Weskan Elem
Weskan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
64 students
Argonia Elem
Argonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
65 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rural Center Elem a good school?
Rural Center Elem has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #299 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 Rural Center Elem rank in Kansas?
Rural Center Elem ranks #299 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #25189 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rural Center Elem?
Rural Center Elem had 62 students in 2025.
Is Rural Center Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Rural Center Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rural Center Elem?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Rural Center Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.