Top Rankings
Clearwater School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,095 students in Clearwater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Clearwater School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,095 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clearwater 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2005–2022. View full 22-year historical data
% White
86%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,878 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$16 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,679
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,878
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Clearwater School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 S 4th
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2036
Gr: 4-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearwater School District?
Clearwater School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,095 students.
What is the rank of Clearwater School District?
Clearwater School District is ranked #102 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater School District?
86% of Clearwater School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Clearwater School District?
Clearwater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Clearwater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,878 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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