Copeland School District

105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 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 30%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
84 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
33,417 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 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#171 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
29%
30-34%
32%
20-29%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,643 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,976 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,643
$16,276
Spending / Student
$27,976
$17,192

Best Copeland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Gray Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(620) 668-5565
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Copeland School District?
Copeland School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Copeland School District?
Copeland School District is ranked #160 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 $27,976 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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