Top Rankings
Leavenworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,268 students in Leavenworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Leavenworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,268 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leavenworth 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
53%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$53 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,508
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,344
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Leavenworth School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Leavenworth
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 Vilas
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Gr: 1-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Leavenworth Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2012 10th Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Evergreen
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Gr: 1-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
David Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 17th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Gr: 1-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Gr: 5-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Richard Warren Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Road
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
820 N 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Gr: PK-K | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,268 students.
What is the rank of Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District is ranked #275 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth School District?
53% of Leavenworth School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leavenworth School District?
Leavenworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Leavenworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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