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North Ottawa County 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 598 students in North Ottawa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in North Ottawa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
598 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Ottawa County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,560 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,304
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,560
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Ottawa County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneapolis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Argyle Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Ottawa County School District?
North Ottawa County School District manages 2 public schools serving 598 students.
What is the rank of North Ottawa County School District?
North Ottawa County School District is ranked #113 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 North Ottawa County School District?
90% of North Ottawa County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Ottawa County School District?
North Ottawa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is North Ottawa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,560 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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