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Kaw Valley School District

411 West Lasley
St. Marys, KS 66536
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kaw Valley 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,119 students in Kaw Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Kaw Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,119 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kaw Valley 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#163 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
31%
29%
32%
28%
31%
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,483 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,483
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,302
$17,192

Best Kaw Valley School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 Grand Avenue
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6159
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rossville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
312 E Pottawatomie
Rossville, KS 66533
(785) 584-6188
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Junior Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Lasley
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-6257
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Main
Rossville, KS 66533
(785) 584-6193
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kaw Valley School District?
Kaw Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,119 students.
What is the rank of Kaw Valley School District?
Kaw Valley School District is ranked #170 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Kaw Valley School District?
81% of Kaw Valley School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaw Valley School District?
Kaw Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Kaw Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,119 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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