Lakin School District
School District · Lakin, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,639
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,639
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Lakin?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakin as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakin Middle
Lakin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakin High
Lakin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakin Elem
Lakin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#267 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,639
$1,615 vs Kansas median
District size
633 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Lakin ranks #267 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Lakin's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lakin Middle (5.3/10), Lakin High (4.6/10), and Lakin Elem (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakin
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakin Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakin High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakin Elem | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakin
Lakin is a Lakin, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 633 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,639 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Lakin demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakin Middle, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lakin students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lakin, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakin with test data.
Schools in Lakin
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Lakin
- Total Enrollment
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakin?
Lakin has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Lakin?
The average composite rating for Lakin is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakin?
Lakin spends $13,639 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakin?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakin is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakin?
Lakin Middle is the highest-rated school in Lakin with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lakin?
Across schools in Lakin with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakin compare to other districts in Kansas?
Lakin has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 3 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
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Compare Lakin with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- 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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