Grinnell School District

402 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 59 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
59 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#247 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
31%
25-29%
32%
21-39%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,797 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,305 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,797
$16,276
Spending / Student
$34,305
$17,192

Best Grinnell School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grinnell Grade School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3296
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
402 S. Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
(785) 824-3277
Grades: 5-8
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District manages 2 public schools serving 59 students.
What is the rank of Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District is ranked #227 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?
92% of Grinnell School District students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grinnell School District?
Grinnell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, 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 $34,305 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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