Top Rankings
Lansing School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,626 students in Lansing 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 Lansing School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
2,626 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lansing School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.1%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
69%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$37 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,262
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,978
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lansing School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lansing Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 W Ida St
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 297-0990
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 297-0990
Gr: 4-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lansing Middle 6-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Lion Lane
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lansing High 9-12
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1412 147th Street
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3357
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3357
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Lansing Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 W Mary St.
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1128
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1128
Gr: PK-3 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
200 E. Mary Street
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1100
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1100
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lansing School District?
Lansing School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,626 students.
What is the rank of Lansing School District?
Lansing School District is ranked #63 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing School District?
69% of Lansing School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lansing School District?
Lansing School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lansing School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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