Central Plains School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Central Plains School District, serving 505 students. Central Plains School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Central Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Central Plains School District are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, Central Plains High School - Claflin and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is less than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Central Plains School District |
| School District Website | http://www.usd112.org |
| School District Phone Number | (785) 252-3695 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 505 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 55 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #70 out of 286 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 23 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 460 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 91% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 10 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 56 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 33 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 24 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 42 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 37 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 36 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 49 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 32 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 29 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 24 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 35 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 23 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 43 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 42 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,515 is higher than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $7 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $7 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,279 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,515 | $14,025 |
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Central Plains School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 10%600 S. Main St.10
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Grades: PK-4 | 152 students
- Central Plains High School - Claflin Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20%700 Albro10
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 9-12 | 95 students
- Wilson Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30%3009 Ave. D10
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Grades: PK-6 | 104 students
- Central Plains Middle School - Bushton Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50%500 S. Main St.10
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 5-8 | 86 students
- Wilson Junior/senior High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3005 Ave. D10
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202
Grades: 7-12 | 68 students
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