Top Rankings
Liberal School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,653 students in Liberal 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 Liberal School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
4,653 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Liberal 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 90% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1994–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
87%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,910 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$69 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,560
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,910
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Liberal School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1700
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Warren Avenue
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1800
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W. Pine
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2700
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Calvert
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-2100
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Liberal Sr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 W 2nd
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seymour Rogers Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Griffith
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Liberal, KS 67905
(620) 604-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberal School District?
Liberal School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,653 students.
What is the rank of Liberal School District?
Liberal School District is ranked #286 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal School District?
87% of Liberal School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberal School District?
Liberal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Liberal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,910 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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