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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,144 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
30 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
162 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
670 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
22%
# Black Students
267 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
5,697 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
80%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
314 Students
30,414 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:
1
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
428
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
473
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
514
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
521
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
543
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
543
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
609
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
550
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
575
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
596
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
625
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
561
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
605
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,078 is less than the state median of $17,113. 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 7,144 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is De Soto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,078 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,144 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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
