Belle Plaine School District
School District · Belle Plaine, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#124 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,876
+$1,622 vs Kansas median
District size
550 students
Typical than Kansas median
About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine is a Belle Plaine, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $16,876 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Belle Plaine demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Plaine Elem, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Belle Plaine students show an average math proficiency of 15.7% and ELA proficiency of 22.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belle Plaine, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Plaine with test data.
Schools in Belle Plaine
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Belle Plaine
- Total Enrollment
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belle Plaine?
The average composite rating for Belle Plaine is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine spends $16,876 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine Elem is the highest-rated school in Belle Plaine with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Belle Plaine?
Across schools in Belle Plaine with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belle Plaine compare to other districts in Kansas?
Belle Plaine has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Belle Plaine with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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