Top Rankings
Lakin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 633 students in Lakin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51爆料s in Lakin School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,354 Schools
# Students
633 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lakin 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
22%
# Black Students
5 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
332 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
52%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
44
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,676 is higher 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 $17,141 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,676
$16,201
Spending / Student
$17,141
$17,113
Best Lakin School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Lakin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Grades: 5-8
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Lakin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakin School District?
Lakin School District manages 3 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Lakin School District?
Lakin School District is ranked #249 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakin School District?
52% of Lakin School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakin School District?
Lakin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lakin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,141 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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