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North Lyon County 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 317 students in North Lyon County 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 North Lyon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,356 Schools
# Students
317 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
North Lyon County 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
283 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
22
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,962 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending (20-21)
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$19,962
$16,220
Spending / Student (20-21)
$20,208
$17,133
Best North Lyon County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nlc Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Sixth Street
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Americus, KS 66835
(620) 481-2086
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Hwy 56
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Allen, KS 66833
(620) 481-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Lyon County School District?
North Lyon County School District manages 2 public schools serving 317 students.
What is the rank of North Lyon County School District?
North Lyon County School District is ranked #124 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 North Lyon County School District?
89% of North Lyon County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Lyon County School District?
North Lyon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is North Lyon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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