Top Rankings
Palco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 97 students in Palco 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 Palco School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
97 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Palco 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
9 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
86 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
8
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,856 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 $19,526 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,856
$16,113
Spending / Student
$19,526
$17,019
Best Palco School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Damar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palco High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Palco Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palco School District?
Palco School District manages 3 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Palco School District?
Palco School District is ranked #72 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 science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palco School District?
89% of Palco School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palco School District?
Palco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Palco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,526 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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