Top Rankings
Labette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,518 students in Labette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Labette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,518 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Labette County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
42 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
22%
# Black Students
20 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,288 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
101
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,408 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,021
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,408
$17,192
Best Labette County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 W Myrtle
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Edna, KS 67342
(620) 922-7210
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Mound Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 2nd
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Bartlett, KS 67332
(620) 226-3414
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Labette County School District?
Labette County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,518 students.
What is the rank of Labette County School District?
Labette County School District is ranked #56 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Labette County School District?
85% of Labette County School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Labette County School District?
Labette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Labette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,408 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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