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Stafford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 234 students in Stafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Stafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
234 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Stafford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
198 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
15
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,748 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,226 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,748
$16,113
Spending / Student
$24,226
$17,019
Best Stafford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stafford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stafford School District?
Stafford School District manages 2 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Stafford School District?
Stafford School District is ranked #164 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford School District?
85% of Stafford School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford School District?
Stafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Stafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,226 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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