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Peabody-Burns 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 206 students in Peabody-Burns School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Peabody-Burns School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
206 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peabody-Burns 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
70%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,141 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,772 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,141
$16,295
Spending / Student
$21,772
$17,212
Best Peabody-Burns School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peabody-burns Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Elm Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sycamore Street
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Peabody, KS 66866
(620) 983-2196
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peabody-Burns School District?
Peabody-Burns School District manages 2 public schools serving 206 students.
What is the rank of Peabody-Burns School District?
Peabody-Burns School District is ranked #283 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 Peabody-Burns School District?
78% of Peabody-Burns School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peabody-Burns School District?
Peabody-Burns School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Peabody-Burns School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,772 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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