Western Plains School District
School District · Ransom, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Evaluating Western Plains?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Plains 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.
Western Plains North Elem
Ransom · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Plains South Elem/jr High
Bazine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Plains High
Ransom · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#43 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,158
+$8,904 vs Kansas median
District size
127 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Western Plains ranks #43 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Western Plains's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western Plains North Elem (9.0/10), Western Plains South Elem/jr High (7.4/10), and Western Plains High (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Western Plains
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 | Western Plains North Elem | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Western Plains South Elem/jr High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Western Plains High | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western Plains
Western Plains is a Ransom, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 127 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. The district invests $24,158 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Western Plains is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Western Plains North Elem, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Western Plains students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Western Plains, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western Plains with test data.
Schools in Western Plains
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Ransom
- Total Enrollment
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western Plains?
Western Plains has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Western Plains?
The average composite rating for Western Plains is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Western Plains?
Western Plains spends $24,158 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Plains?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western Plains is 7.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western Plains?
Western Plains North Elem is the highest-rated school in Western Plains with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Western Plains?
Across schools in Western Plains with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western Plains compare to other districts in Kansas?
Western Plains has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
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Compare Western Plains with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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