Labette County School District

401 S. High School
Altamont, KS 67330-0189
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Labette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,518 students in Labette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Labette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,518 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Labette County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#51 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
36%
29%
41%
32%
30%
31%
≥95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,021 in this school district is less 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 $13,408 is less 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
$21 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,021
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,408
$17,192

Best Labette County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Labette County School District?
Labette County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,518 students.
What is the rank of Labette County School District?
Labette County School District is ranked #56 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County School District?
85% of Labette County School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Labette County School District?
Labette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Labette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,408 is less 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: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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