Top Rankings
Basehor-Linwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,041 students in Basehor-Linwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Basehor-Linwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,041 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Basehor-Linwood School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
50 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
2,499 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
187
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,286 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,752 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,286
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,752
$17,019
Best Basehor-Linwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17550 157th Terrace
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-3536
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-3536
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14440 178th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Hawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16000 Garden Parkway
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1396
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1396
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Basehor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15602 Leavenworth Rd
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1038
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1038
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Basehor-linwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15900 Conley Road
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #66.
Basehor-linwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #77.
Basehor-linwood Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2108 N 155th St
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,041 students.
What is the rank of Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District is ranked #23 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Basehor-Linwood School District?
82% of Basehor-Linwood School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Basehor-Linwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,752 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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