Top Rankings
Leavenworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,678 students in Leavenworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Leavenworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,678 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Leavenworth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
440 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
556 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
15%
6%
# White Students
2,080 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
57%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
528 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
267
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
340
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,785 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,691
$16,220
Spending / Student
$19,785
$17,133
Best Leavenworth School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Leavenworth
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Vilas
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Grades: 1-4
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Evergreen
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Grades: 1-4
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Leavenworth Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Leavenworth Sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2012 10th Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Grades: 5-6
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
David Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 17th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Grades: 1-4
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Warren Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Road
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Grades: 7-8
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
820 N 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Grades: PK-K
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,678 students.
What is the rank of Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District is ranked #271 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth School District?
57% of Leavenworth School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Leavenworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,785 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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