Overview
Dighton Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Dighton, Kansas. The school enrolls 139 students. It is part of the Dighton district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
139 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictDighton
County20101
CityDighton
ZIP67839
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200555001294
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment139
White88.5%
Hispanic / Latino10.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %49%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)