Pittsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,390 students in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Pittsburg 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
702 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
21%
# Black Students
113 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
2,084 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
116 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
278
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
244
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
14
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 $12,733 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 $17,412 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,390 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District is ranked #169 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg School District?
62% of Pittsburg School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Pittsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,412 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
