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6.7 avg / 10

Labette County School District

School District · Altamont, Kansas

Students: 1,518
Teachers (FTE): 112

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,068

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#120 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,068

$2,186 vs Kansas median

District size

1,518 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Labette County

Labette County is a Altamont, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $13,068 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Labette County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Meadowview Elem, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Labette County students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Labette County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Labette County with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Altamont
Total Enrollment
1,518
Teachers (FTE)
112
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Labette County?

Labette County has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Labette County?

The average composite rating for Labette County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Labette County?

Labette County spends $13,068 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Labette County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Labette County is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Labette County?

Meadowview Elem is the highest-rated school in Labette County with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Labette County?

Across schools in Labette County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Labette County compare to other districts in Kansas?

Labette County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
35.4%
ELA Proficiency
41.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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