Top Rankings
Otis-Bison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 172 students in Otis-Bison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Otis-Bison School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
172 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Otis-Bison 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 50% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,087 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,110 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,087
$16,295
Spending / Student
$25,110
$17,212
Best Otis-Bison School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis-bison Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2371
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District manages 2 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the rank of Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District is ranked #201 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Otis-Bison School District?
88% of Otis-Bison School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otis-Bison School District?
Otis-Bison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, 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 $25,110 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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