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Bucklin 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in Bucklin 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 Bucklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
195 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bucklin 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,605 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,821 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,605
$16,295
Spending / Student
$19,821
$17,212
Best Bucklin School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bucklin School District?
Bucklin School District manages 2 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of Bucklin School District?
Bucklin School District is ranked #153 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 Bucklin School District?
81% of Bucklin School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bucklin School District?
Bucklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Bucklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,821 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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