Central Plains School District
School District · Claflin, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,279
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,279
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Evaluating Central Plains?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Plains as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
Holyrood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilson Elementary School
Wilson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
Claflin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#217 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$5,279
$9,975 vs Kansas median
District size
1,071 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Central Plains ranks #217 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Central Plains's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood (8.2/10), Wilson Elementary School (6.2/10), and Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Plains
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wilson Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Plains
Central Plains is a Claflin, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,071 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.9:1. The district invests $5,279 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Central Plains demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Central Plains students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Central Plains, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Plains with test data.
Schools in Central Plains
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Claflin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,071
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Plains?
Central Plains has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Plains?
The average composite rating for Central Plains is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Plains?
Central Plains spends $5,279 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Plains?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Plains is 24.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Plains?
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood is the highest-rated school in Central Plains with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Central Plains?
Across schools in Central Plains with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Plains compare to other districts in Kansas?
Central Plains has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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- 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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