Top Rankings
Cheylin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 164 students in Cheylin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Cheylin School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
164 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cheylin School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,134 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,354 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,134
$16,295
Spending / Student
$17,354
$17,212
Best Cheylin School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheylin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 E.sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cheylin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheylin School District?
Cheylin School District manages 2 public schools serving 164 students.
What is the rank of Cheylin School District?
Cheylin School District is ranked #132 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheylin School District?
61% of Cheylin School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheylin School District?
Cheylin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cheylin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,354 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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