Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dighton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Dighton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dighton Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dighton Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Dighton Elementary School?
152 students attend Dighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dighton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dighton Elementary School?
Dighton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dighton Elementary School offer ?
Dighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dighton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education