Mclouth School District

217 Summit Street
Mclouth, KS 66054
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mclouth 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 437 students in Mclouth 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 Mclouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
437 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mclouth 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#207 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
31%
25%
32%
30-34%
31%
75%
89%
(2022-23)
15.6%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,826 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,826
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,741
$17,212

Best Mclouth School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mclouth Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mclouth High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mclouth School District?
Mclouth School District manages 3 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Mclouth School District?
Mclouth School District is ranked #228 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mclouth School District?
87% of Mclouth School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclouth School District?
Mclouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Mclouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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