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7.3 avg / 10

Palco School District

School District · Damar, Kansas

Students: 85
Teachers (FTE): 14

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,598

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.1:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$19,598

+$4,344 vs Kansas median

District size

85 students

Smaller than Kansas median

About Palco

Palco is a Damar, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 85 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. The district invests $19,598 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Palco is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Damar Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Palco students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Palco with test data.

Schools in Palco

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Damar Elementary School
7.3
Middle Schools 1
Palco Jr. High
—
High Schools 1
Palco High
—

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Damar
Total Enrollment
85
Teachers (FTE)
14
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palco?

Palco 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 Palco?

The average composite rating for Palco is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Palco?

Palco spends $19,598 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Palco?

The average student-teacher ratio in Palco is 6.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Palco?

Damar Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Palco with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Palco?

Across schools in Palco with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Palco compare to other districts in Kansas?

Palco has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
25.0%
ELA Proficiency
36.9%

Resources

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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.

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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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