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Pittsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,395 students in Pittsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Pittsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
3,395 Students
477,390 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Pittsburg 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 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
60%
61%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $12,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,387 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,714
$16,284
Spending / Student
$17,387
$17,200
Best Pittsburg School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geo E Nettels Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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How many schools belong to Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,395 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District is ranked #196 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg School District?
60% of Pittsburg School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg School District?
Pittsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Pittsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,387 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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