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Paradise School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 students in Paradise School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Paradise School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
96 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paradise School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#139 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,604 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,281 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,604
$16,276
Spending / Student
$25,281
$17,192
Best Paradise School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 3rd Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4478
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Natoma High (6-12)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 5th Street
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Natoma, KS 67651
(785) 885-4849
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise School District?
Paradise School District manages 2 public schools serving 96 students.
What is the rank of Paradise School District?
Paradise School District is ranked #103 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise School District?
86% of Paradise School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise School District?
Paradise School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Paradise School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,281 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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