Rolla School District

204 Van Buren
Rolla, KS 67954-0167
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rolla School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 102 students in Rolla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Rolla School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
102 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Rolla 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#223 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rolla  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rolla  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rolla  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rolla  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
59 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
12
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,039 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,373 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rolla  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Rolla  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,039
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rolla  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,373
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rolla  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rolla School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Third Street
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Van Buren
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rolla School District?
Rolla School District manages 2 public schools serving 102 students.
What is the rank of Rolla School District?
Rolla School District is ranked #218 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rolla School District?
58% of Rolla School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rolla School District?
Rolla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Rolla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,373 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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