Great Bend School District
School District · Great Bend, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Great Bend?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Great Bend 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.
Jefferson Elem
Great Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elem
Great Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park Elem
Great Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#199 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
The short answer
Great Bend ranks #199 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Great Bend's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elem (8.5/10), Lincoln Elem (8.5/10), and Park Elem (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Great Bend
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elem | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elem | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Park Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Riley Elem | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Great Bend Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Eisenhower Elem | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Great Bend High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, Great Bend demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elem, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Great Bend students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Great Bend with test data.
Schools in Great Bend
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 6.0/10. 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 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Great Bend?
Across schools in Great Bend with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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- Arkansas City (8)
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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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