Top Rankings
Palco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 85 students in Palco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Palco School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
85 Students
477,393 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palco School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
100%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,941 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,282 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,941
$16,284
Spending / Student
$22,282
$17,200
Best Palco School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palco High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Ash Street
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Damar Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Damar, KS 67632
(785) 839-4265
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Palco Jr. High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Palco, KS 67657
(785) 737-4645
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palco School District?
Palco School District manages 3 public schools serving 85 students.
What is the rank of Palco School District?
Palco School District is ranked #65 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palco School District?
100% of Palco School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palco School District?
Palco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Palco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,282 is higher than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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