Goessel School District
School District · Goessel, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#81 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,639
+$385 vs Kansas median
District size
290 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Goessel
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goessel Elem | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Goessel High | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goessel
Goessel is a Goessel, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 290 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $15,639 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Goessel is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Goessel Elem, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Goessel students show an average math proficiency of 52.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Goessel, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goessel with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Goessel
- Total Enrollment
- 290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- District spending per student
- $15,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goessel?
Goessel has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Goessel?
The average composite rating for Goessel is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Goessel?
Goessel's district-level spending was $15,639 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goessel?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goessel is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goessel?
Goessel Elem is the highest-rated school in Goessel with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Goessel?
Across schools in Goessel with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
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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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