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 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,586 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 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,586 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#53 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Labette County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Labette County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Labette County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Labette County  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
20 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,361 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
118
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
102
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,833 is less than the state median of $17,133. 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
This chart display total revenue of Labette County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Labette County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,420
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Labette County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,833
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Labette County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Labette County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1377 21;000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
Labette County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Labette County School District?
Labette County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,586 students.
What is the rank of Labette County School District?
Labette County School District is ranked #55 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County School District?
86% of Labette County School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Labette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,833 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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