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Leroy-Gridley 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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 175 students in Leroy-Gridley 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 Leroy-Gridley School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
175 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Leroy-Gridley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,832 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
163 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
14
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,217 is higher than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,926 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,217
$16,226
Spending / Student
$21,926
$17,139
Best Leroy-Gridley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Coffey County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 N Main
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2182
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leroy-Gridley School District?
Leroy-Gridley School District manages 3 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Leroy-Gridley School District?
Leroy-Gridley School District is ranked #208 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leroy-Gridley School District?
93% of Leroy-Gridley School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leroy-Gridley School District?
Leroy-Gridley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Leroy-Gridley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,926 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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