Pittsburg School District

510 Deill St
Pittsburg, KS 66762-0075
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pittsburg 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 6 public schools serving 3,345 students in Pittsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Pittsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
6 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,345 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Pittsburg 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#166 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pittsburg  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittsburg  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.
31%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittsburg  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.
82%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pittsburg  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.56
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
674 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
21%
# Black Students
121 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
2,089 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
102 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
314 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
209
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
253
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
23
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,904 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 $17,647 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pittsburg  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
$59 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Pittsburg  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
$12,904
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pittsburg  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
$17,647
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pittsburg  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 Pittsburg School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geo E Nettels Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburg High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburg Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Grades: K-5
| 381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,345 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District is ranked #165 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 Pittsburg School District?
63% of Pittsburg School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Pittsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,647 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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