Plainville School District
School District · Plainville, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Plainville?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plainville as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Plainville High
Plainville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plainville Elem
Plainville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#249 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,209
$45 vs Kansas median
District size
430 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Plainville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Plainville Elem | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plainville
Plainville is a Plainville, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 430 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $15,209 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Plainville demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plainville High, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Plainville students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plainville, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plainville with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Plainville
- Total Enrollment
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- District spending per student
- $15,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainville?
Plainville has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plainville?
The average composite rating for Plainville is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Plainville?
Plainville's district-level spending was $15,209 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainville?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plainville is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plainville?
Plainville High is the highest-rated school in Plainville with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Plainville?
Across schools in Plainville with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
How we rate schools
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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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