Top Rankings
Lakin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 644 students in Lakin 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 Lakin School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
644 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lakin 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
278 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
21%
# Black Students
7 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
337 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
53%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
46
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,374 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,848 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,374
$16,220
Spending / Student
$16,848
$17,133
Best Lakin School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Lakin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakin School District?
Lakin School District manages 3 public schools serving 644 students.
What is the rank of Lakin School District?
Lakin School District is ranked #226 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakin School District?
53% of Lakin School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakin School District?
Lakin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lakin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,848 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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