Top Rankings
Central Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,225 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 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,225 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,809 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$8,194
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$7,809
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Best Central Plains School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Main
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Plains School District?
Central Plains School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,225 students.
What is the rank of Central Plains School District?
Central Plains School District is ranked #43 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Plains School District?
68% of Central Plains School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $7,809 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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