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Copeland 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 72 students in Copeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Copeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
72 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copeland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.7%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
83%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,111 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,194 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$2 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$36,111
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$32,194
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Copeland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
South Gray Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copeland School District?
Copeland School District manages 2 public schools serving 72 students.
What is the rank of Copeland School District?
Copeland School District is ranked #159 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 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 Copeland School District?
83% of Copeland School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copeland School District?
Copeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Copeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,194 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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