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Burrton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 140 students in Burrton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Burrton School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
140 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burrton 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,000 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,507 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,000
$16,276
Spending / Student
$30,507
$17,192
Best Burrton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burrton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E Lincoln Ave.
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Burrton Middle School High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 E Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Burrton, KS 67020
(620) 463-3860
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burrton School District?
Burrton School District manages 2 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Burrton School District?
Burrton School District is ranked #139 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burrton School District?
85% of Burrton School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burrton School District?
Burrton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Burrton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,507 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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