Top Rankings
Rolla 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 97 students in Rolla 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 Rolla School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
97 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Rolla 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
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
36 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
60 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
6
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
4
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,227 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,577 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,227
$16,113
Spending / Student
$24,577
$17,019
Best Rolla School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolla Elementary (Prek-5)
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Third Street
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4731
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Rolla Jh/hs (6-12)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Van Buren
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Rolla, KS 67954
(620) 593-4345
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rolla School District?
Rolla School District manages 2 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Rolla School District?
Rolla School District is ranked #53 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 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rolla School District?
62% of Rolla School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rolla School District?
Rolla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Rolla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,577 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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