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Grinnell 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 65 students in Grinnell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Grinnell School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
65 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grinnell 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.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,185 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,569 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,185
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,569
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Grinnell School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grinnell Grade School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3296
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3296
Gr: PK-4 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 S. Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District manages 2 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District is ranked #229 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 Grinnell School District?
89% of Grinnell School District students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Grinnell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,569 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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