Golden Plains 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 163 students in Golden Plains 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 Golden Plains 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Golden Plains 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
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
42 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
119 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
16
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
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 $21,755 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 $20,699 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District manages 3 public schools serving 163 students.
What is the rank of Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District is ranked #70 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 Golden Plains School District?
73% of Golden Plains School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Golden Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,699 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
