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Lacrosse 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 3 public schools serving 249 students in Lacrosse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Lacrosse School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
249 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lacrosse School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,871 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,667 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,871
$18,587
Spending / Student
$20,667
$17,750
Best Lacrosse School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crosse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2622
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
La Crosse High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
La Crosse Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
La Crosse, KS 67548
(785) 222-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lacrosse School District?
Lacrosse School District manages 3 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Lacrosse School District?
Lacrosse School District is ranked #142 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 Lacrosse School District?
89% of Lacrosse School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lacrosse School District?
Lacrosse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lacrosse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,667 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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