De Soto School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,227 students in De Soto School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in De Soto School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average).
De Soto School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
166 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
665 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
258 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
5,796 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
80%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
310 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
465
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
505
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
522
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
537
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
594
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
544
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
567
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
594
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
629
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
558
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
606
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
572
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,145 in this school district is less 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 $16,882 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to De Soto School District?
De Soto School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,227 students.
What is the rank of De Soto School District?
De Soto School District is ranked #15 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto School District?
80% of De Soto School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Soto School District?
De Soto School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is De Soto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,882 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,227 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
