Royal Valley School District

101 W Main
Mayetta, KS 66509
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in Royal Valley 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 Royal Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
862 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Royal Valley 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#104 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
31%
(21-22)
85-89%
89%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20.6%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
26%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
7%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% White
52%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,291 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$8,867 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$14 MM
$8,468 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,841
$18,587

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,291
$17,750

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Royal Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1st And Highland
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6286
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Royal Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 S 4th
Mayetta, KS 66509
(785) 966-2251
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Royal Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E 1st
Hoyt, KS 66440
(785) 986-6251
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District is ranked #119 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Valley School District?
52% of Royal Valley School District students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royal Valley School District?
Royal Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Royal Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,291 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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