Top Rankings
Central Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 492 students in Central Plains 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 Central Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
492 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Central Plains 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 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
443 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
44
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,110 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,147
$16,220
Spending / Student
$7,110
$17,133
Best Central Plains School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Main
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Grades: 6-12
| 846 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Plains School District?
Central Plains School District manages 5 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Central Plains School District?
Central Plains School District is ranked #35 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Plains School District?
90% of Central Plains School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Plains School District?
Central Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Central Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,110 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
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