C+
Average
66/100

Circle Towanda Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 501 North 6th St, Towanda, KS 67144
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Kansas
Growth
A
Students gain 1.44 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 80th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%80/100Students gain 1.44 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+9 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading +0 pts, math +9 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading +6 pts, math +14 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 North 6th St
City Towanda
ZIP Code 67144
District 2012300
NCES School ID 201230000805
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67144

Understanding the community around Circle Towanda Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,199
Per Capita Income $38,518
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $164,500
Median Rent $967
Owner-Occupied 85.4%
Renter-Occupied 14.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Circle Towanda Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Circle Towanda Elementary?
Circle Towanda Elementary has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Circle Towanda Elementary?
Circle Towanda Elementary has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Circle Towanda Elementary serve?
Circle Towanda Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Circle Towanda Elementary receive per student?
Circle Towanda Elementary receives $16,077 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Circle Towanda Elementary in 67144 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,462
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
14.6%

Other Schools in 67144

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026