Chase County School District

219 Broadway
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Chase County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Chase County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
409 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chase County 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#170 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
30-34%
32%
35-39%
31%
(21-22)
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,066 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,066
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,149
$17,212

Best Chase County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Palmer
Strong City, KS 66869
(620) 273-6676
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Chase County Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Main Street
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
(620) 273-6354
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chase County School District?
Chase County School District manages 2 public schools serving 409 students.
What is the rank of Chase County School District?
Chase County School District is ranked #174 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County School District?
87% of Chase County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chase County School District?
Chase County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chase County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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