Top Rankings
Lebo-Waverly School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 488 students in Lebo-Waverly School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Lebo-Waverly School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
488 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lebo-Waverly School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
22%
# Black Students
3 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
448 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
41
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,869 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 $15,170 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,869
$16,276

Spending / Student
$15,170
$17,192

Best Lebo-Waverly School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lebo Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 N Ogden St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lebo-Waverly School District?
Lebo-Waverly School District manages 4 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Lebo-Waverly School District?
Lebo-Waverly School District is ranked #69 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lebo-Waverly School District?
92% of Lebo-Waverly School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lebo-Waverly School District?
Lebo-Waverly School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lebo-Waverly School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,170 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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