Comanche County School District

600 E Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029-0721
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 325 students in Comanche County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Comanche County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
325 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Comanche County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#89 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Comanche County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Comanche County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Comanche County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Comanche County  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
270 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
24
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,277 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,031 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Comanche County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Comanche County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,277
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Comanche County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,031
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Comanche County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Comanche County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
South Central Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
South Central Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District manages 3 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the rank of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District is ranked #87 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Comanche County School District?
83% of Comanche County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Comanche County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,031 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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