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6.1 avg / 10

Great Bend School District

School District · Great Bend, Kansas

Students: 2,951
Teachers (FTE): 230

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,662

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#187 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,662

+$1,408 vs Kansas median

District size

2,951 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Great Bend

Great Bend is a Great Bend, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $16,662 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Great Bend demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elem, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Great Bend students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Great Bend, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Great Bend with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Great Bend
Total Enrollment
2,951
Teachers (FTE)
230
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Great Bend?

Great Bend has 7 schools in total — 5 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 Great Bend?

The average composite rating for Great Bend is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Great Bend?

Great Bend spends $16,662 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Great Bend?

The average student-teacher ratio in Great Bend is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Great Bend?

Jefferson Elem is the highest-rated school in Great Bend with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Great Bend?

Across schools in Great Bend with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Great Bend compare to other districts in Kansas?

Great Bend has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 7 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
28.8%
ELA Proficiency
29.0%

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 methodology

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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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