For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 430 students in Plainville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Plainville School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
430 Students
477,393 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainville 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,409 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,063 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,409
$16,284
Spending / Student
$13,063
$17,200
Best Plainville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4508
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Plainville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Se Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-4547
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainville School District?
Plainville School District manages 2 public schools serving 430 students.
What is the rank of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District is ranked #269 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville School District?
92% of Plainville School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Plainville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,063 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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