Little River School District
School District · Little River, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Little River?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Little River 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.
Windom Elem
Windom · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Little River High
Little River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Little River Junior High
Little River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#12 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,729
+$1,475 vs Kansas median
District size
283 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Little River ranks #12 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Little River's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Windom Elem (9.3/10), Little River High (8.3/10), and Little River Junior High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Little River
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 | Windom Elem | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Little River High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Little River Junior High | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Little River
Little River is a Little River, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 283 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $16,729 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Little River is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Windom Elem, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Little River students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Little River, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Little River with test data.
Schools in Little River
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Little River
- Total Enrollment
- 283
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Little River?
Little River 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 Little River?
The average composite rating for Little River is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Little River?
Little River spends $16,729 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Little River?
The average student-teacher ratio in Little River is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Little River?
Windom Elem is the highest-rated school in Little River with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Little River?
Across schools in Little River with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Little River compare to other districts in Kansas?
Little River has an average school rating of 8.3/10 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Compare Little River with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Salina (13)
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- Andover (11)
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- 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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