Top Rankings
Barnes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 469 students in Barnes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Barnes School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
469 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Barnes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
403 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
30
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,249 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,026
$16,220
Spending / Student
$16,249
$17,133
Best Barnes School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnes School District?
Barnes School District manages 4 public schools serving 469 students.
What is the rank of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District is ranked #33 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes School District?
86% of Barnes School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Barnes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,249 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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