Overview
Plains Elem is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Plains, Kansas. The school enrolls 113 students. It is part of the Kismet-Plains 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
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
113 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictKismet-Plains
County20119
CityPlains
ZIP67869
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200819001299
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment113
White31.9%
Hispanic / Latino65.5%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.9%
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 %76%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)