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Otis-Bison 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 202 students in Otis-Bison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Otis-Bison School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
202 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Otis-Bison 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
4 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
181 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
14
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,658 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,658
$16,276
Spending / Student
$21,381
$17,192
Best Otis-Bison School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District manages 3 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District is ranked #128 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 Otis-Bison School District?
90% of Otis-Bison School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Otis-Bison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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