Neodesha School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Neodesha School District, serving 707 students. Neodesha School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Neodesha School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Neodesha School District are Heller Elementary School, North Lawn Elementary School and Neodesha High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Neodesha School District |
| School District Website | http://www.usd461.org |
| School District Phone Number | (620) 325-2610 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 707 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 60 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Neodesha 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #161 out of 286 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 12 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 30 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 5 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 623 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 35 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 42 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 49 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 51 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 52 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 53 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 41 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 63 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 46 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 48 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 61 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 54 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 55 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 47 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 45 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,867 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,697 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,867 | $14,025 |
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Neodesha School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Heller Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:7/Top 50%8th Street10
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3066
Grades: PK-3 | 247 students
- North Lawn Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%620 Granby10
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3011
Grades: 4-6 | 150 students
- Neodesha High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%N 8th Street10
Neodesha, KS 66757
(620) 325-3015
Grades: 7-12 | 310 students
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