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Santa Fe Trail School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,074 students in Santa Fe Trail School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Santa Fe Trail School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Fe Trail School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,221 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,618
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,221
$17,192
Best Santa Fe Trail School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N. Fourth Street
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Grades: 4-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Overbrook Attendance Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Overbrook, KS 66524
(800) 836-9525
Grades: PK-3
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Fe Trail High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15701 S California Ave
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Carbondale, KS 66414
(800) 836-9525
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe Trail School District?
Santa Fe Trail School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,074 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe Trail School District?
Santa Fe Trail School District is ranked #258 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Trail School District?
88% of Santa Fe Trail School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Fe Trail School District?
Santa Fe Trail School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Santa Fe Trail School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,221 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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