Item: Stafford School District
Rating: 5
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > Kansas > Stafford County

Stafford School District

318 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (620) 234-5243

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Stafford 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 242 students in Stafford School District. This district's average is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.

Public Schools in Stafford School District have an score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (KS)

# Schools

2 Schools

1,337 Schools

# Students

242 Students

477,390 Students

# Teachers

24 Teachers

33,397 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Stafford School District	Kansas
Pre-K	26	75
Kind	17	109
1	12	113
2	18	117
3	18	114
4	20	118
5	18	118
6	26	121
7	9	121
8	16	125
9	16	129
10	12	128
11	15	126
12	19	119

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Stafford 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (KS)

#170 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Stafford School District
2023	#170
2022	#171
2021	#261
2019	#243
2018	#236
2017	#216
2016	#241
2015	#203
2014	#6
2013	#6
2012	#172

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25%

31%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	25%	31%
2022	22%	29%
2021	17%	28%
2019	22%	33%
2018	22%	33%
2017	22%	34%
2016	22%	35%
2015	22%	33%
2013	95%	77%
2012	82%	84%
2011	82%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

32%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2022	32%	32%
2021	22%	36%
2019	27%	37%
2018	22%	37%
2017	32%	38%
2016	32%	41%
2015	37%	42%
2013	95%	84%
2012	92%	86%
2011	82%	87%
2010	92%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

21-39%

31%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2022	30%	31%
2021	24%	35%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

≥50%

89%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2022	50%	89%
2021	69%	86%
2020	69%	87%
2019	69%	86%
2018	69%	86%
2017	80%	85%
2016	69%	85%
2015	69%	85%
2014	69%	85%
2013	69%	85%
2012	80%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.26

0.57

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	0.27	0.57
2022	0.31	0.56
2021	0.30	0.56
2020	0.33	0.55
2019	0.33	0.55
2018	0.29	0.54
2017	0.29	0.54
2016	0.32	0.54
2015	0.27	0.54
2014	0.34	0.53
2013	0.31	0.53
2012	0.26	0.52
2011	0.22	0.51
2010	0.21	0.49
2009	0.21	0.47
2008	0.22	0.45
2007	0.17	0.45
2006	0.11	0.42
2005	0.19	0.44
2004	0.11	0.42
2003	0.14	0.39
2002	0.09	0.38
2001	0.10	0.36
2000	0.10	0.34
1999	0.08	0.34
1998	0.07	0.33
1997	0.09	0.32
1996	0.10	0.31
1995	0.10	0.31
1994	0.13	0.29
1993	0.16	0.28
1992	0.12	0.28
1991	0.17	0.27

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%
2012	1%	2%
2011	1%	2%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	3%
2008	1%	2%
2007	1%	2%
2006	1%	2%
2005	4%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2022)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2022	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2009	1%	3%
2008	1%	3%
2007	1%	3%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1989	1%	2%
1988	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

22%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	12%	21%
2022	14%	21%
2021	16%	20%
2020	16%	20%
2019	16%	20%
2018	15%	19%
2017	15%	19%
2016	17%	19%
2015	15%	19%
2014	16%	18%
2013	15%	18%
2012	13%	17%
2011	11%	16%
2010	8%	16%
2009	9%	14%
2008	9%	13%
2007	6%	13%
2006	4%	12%
2005	7%	12%
2004	6%	11%
2003	5%	10%
2002	4%	10%
2001	4%	9%
2000	5%	8%
1999	4%	8%
1998	4%	7%
1997	5%	7%
1996	5%	6%
1995	5%	6%
1994	7%	5%
1993	7%	5%
1992	6%	5%
1991	8%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	1%	7%
2022	1%	6%
2021	1%	7%
2020	1%	7%
2019	1%	7%
2018	1%	7%
2017	1%	7%
2016	1%	7%
2015	1%	7%
2014	2%	7%
2013	2%	7%
2011	1%	7%
2010	1%	8%
2009	1%	9%
2008	1%	9%
2007	2%	9%
2003	1%	9%
2002	1%	9%
2001	1%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

86%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	85%	62%
2022	82%	63%
2021	82%	63%
2020	81%	64%
2019	81%	64%
2018	83%	65%
2017	83%	65%
2016	81%	65%
2015	84%	65%
2014	80%	66%
2013	81%	67%
2012	85%	67%
2011	87%	68%
2010	89%	69%
2009	88%	71%
2008	88%	73%
2007	90%	73%
2006	95%	75%
2005	89%	74%
2004	94%	75%
2003	93%	77%
2002	95%	78%
2001	95%	79%
2000	94%	80%
1999	96%	80%
1998	96%	81%
1997	95%	82%
1996	95%	82%
1995	95%	83%
1994	93%	84%
1993	92%	84%
1992	93%	84%
1991	91%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	1%	6%
2022	2%	6%
2021	1%	6%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2018	1%	5%
2017	1%	5%
2016	1%	5%
2014	1%	5%
2012	1%	4%
2010	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,062 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $23,426 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (KS)

Total Revenue

$5 MM

$7,774 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	$5 MM	$9 MM
2022	$5 MM	$9 MM
2021	$5 MM	$9 MM
2020	$5 MM	$9 MM
2019	$4 MM	$8 MM
2018	$4 MM	$8 MM
2017	$4 MM	$8 MM
2016	$4 MM	$8 MM
2015	$4 MM	$7 MM
2014	$5 MM	$7 MM
2012	$5 MM	$7 MM
2011	$5 MM	$7 MM
2010	$4 MM	$7 MM
2009	$5 MM	$7 MM
2008	$5 MM	$7 MM
2007	$4 MM	$7 MM
2006	$4 MM	$6 MM
2005	$4 MM	$6 MM
2004	$4 MM	$6 MM
2003	$4 MM	$5 MM
2002	$4 MM	$5 MM
2001	$3 MM	$5 MM
2000	$3 MM	$5 MM
1999	$3 MM	$5 MM
1998	$3 MM	$5 MM
1997	$3 MM	$4 MM
1996	$2 MM	$4 MM
1995	$2 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$6 MM

$8,211 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	$6 MM	$9 MM
2022	$5 MM	$9 MM
2021	$6 MM	$9 MM
2020	$5 MM	$9 MM
2019	$4 MM	$8 MM
2018	$4 MM	$8 MM
2017	$4 MM	$8 MM
2016	$4 MM	$7 MM
2015	$4 MM	$7 MM
2014	$5 MM	$8 MM
2012	$4 MM	$7 MM
2011	$4 MM	$7 MM
2010	$4 MM	$7 MM
2009	$4 MM	$7 MM
2008	$4 MM	$6 MM
2007	$4 MM	$6 MM
2006	$4 MM	$6 MM
2005	$4 MM	$5 MM
2004	$4 MM	$5 MM
2003	$4 MM	$5 MM
2002	$3 MM	$5 MM
2001	$3 MM	$5 MM
2000	$3 MM	$4 MM
1999	$3 MM	$5 MM
1998	$3 MM	$4 MM
1997	$3 MM	$4 MM
1996	$3 MM	$4 MM
1995	$3 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$20,062

$16,284

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	$20,748	$15,911
2022	$23,815	$16,697
2021	$21,388	$17,320
2020	$23,815	$16,697
2019	$20,195	$15,744
2018	$19,216	$15,467
2017	$19,781	$15,341
2016	$17,584	$14,640
2015	$19,491	$13,276
2014	$16,226	$13,122
2012	$20,740	$12,936
2011	$16,535	$12,861
2010	$15,024	$13,276
2009	$16,295	$12,944
2008	$16,230	$12,242
2007	$14,619	$11,412
2006	$13,050	$11,285
2005	$11,805	$9,664
2004	$12,058	$10,416
2003	$10,970	$9,484
2002	$10,235	$8,371
2001	$9,610	$8,463
2000	$9,735	$7,904
1999	$9,378	$7,649
1998	$8,706	$7,337
1997	$7,756	$6,957
1995	$7,167	$6,779
1992	$7,122	$5,351

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$23,426

$17,200

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Stafford School District	Kansas
2023	$24,226	$16,765
2022	$23,777	$16,946
2021	$24,974	$18,249
2020	$23,777	$16,946
2019	$19,100	$15,141
2018	$19,419	$14,392
2017	$20,265	$14,791
2016	$17,695	$14,098
2015	$17,270	$12,850
2014	$16,590	$13,590
2012	$18,073	$12,639
2011	$13,106	$12,670
2010	$13,313	$12,850
2009	$14,302	$12,499
2008	$14,983	$11,520
2007	$13,816	$10,721
2006	$11,718	$10,879
2005	$11,234	$9,345
2004	$10,635	$9,605
2003	$9,766	$8,953
2002	$9,453	$8,130
2001	$9,106	$8,091
2000	$8,926	$7,535
1999	$9,164	$7,512
1998	$8,771	$7,184
1997	$7,431	$6,916
1995	$7,758	$6,698
1992	$6,628	$5,706

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Stafford School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Stafford Elementary School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

418 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5255

Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Stafford Middle School/high School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

430 E Broadway
Stafford, KS 67578
(620) 234-5248

Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stafford School District?

Stafford School District manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.

What is the rank of Stafford School District?

Stafford School District is ranked #152 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 Stafford School District?

86% of Stafford School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Stafford School District?

Stafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.

What is Stafford School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $23,426 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 242 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
: Bottom 50%
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education