Enterprise Elem, Enterprise KS - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Enterprise Elem

Enterprise Elem is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small rural community of Enterprise, Kansas. It is part of the Chapman school district, which covers the area. The school is small, with enrollment that reflects the size of the town itself.

The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller representation of Hispanic students and very small shares of Black and multiracial students. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as indicated by the proportion qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. This economic context is a central reality for the school community.

Academically, the school’s state assessment results for the most recent year show a range of outcomes across grades and subjects. Proficiency rates fluctuated by grade level, with some grades posting stronger results in English language arts than in math or science. When compared to other districts in Dickinson County, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below grade-level benchmarks and what academic interventions are in place. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is applicable. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available.

Enterprise itself is a quiet, primarily residential town located just south of Interstate 70 along the Smoky Hill River. It has a small-town Midwestern character with a high homeownership rate and limited commercial activity. The town no longer has its own high school; students from Enterprise attend Chapman High School in the nearby town of Chapman. The housing market in the area is modestly priced relative to state and national benchmarks, making it an accessible option for families seeking an affordable rural setting. The town has seen incremental population growth in recent years, but no major development projects were identified. Civic amenities include city parks, a municipal swimming pool, and a heritage railroad, though there is no public library within Enterprise itself.

The Chapman district operates the school, and no recent district-level changes of lasting impact were publicly reported. The school does not appear to offer specialized programs or magnet or charter status, and Title I status was not specified. Families moving to Enterprise should expect a small, close-knit elementary environment where the peer group reflects the surrounding rural community. The academic challenges suggested by the test data are worth exploring directly with the school, particularly for families whose children may need additional support.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 325%

School 25% · District 51% · ▼ 26 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median

Grade 440%

School 40% · District 33% · ▲ 7 pts above district

even with state median

Grade 520%

School 20% · District 45% · ▼ 25 pts below district

▼ 21 pts below state median

English language arts

Grade 338%

School 38% · District 63% · ▼ 26 pts below district

▼ 15 pts below state median

Grade 450%

School 50% · District 59% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▲ 2 pts above state median

Grade 533%

School 33% · District 39% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median

Science

Grade 525%

School 25% · District 40% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.