Total enrollment
865
-131 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Baxter Springs
Kansas · Public K-12
In Baxter Springs, public K-12 schools number 4 and serve approximately 865 students across 2 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Baxter Springs
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs High | High | 07-12 | 361 |
| Central Elem | Elementary | 03-06 | 223 |
| Lincoln Elem | Elementary | PK-02 | 245 |
| USD 508 eAcademy | High | 07-12 | 36 |
About Baxter Springs
Across Baxter Springs, Kansas, 4 public schools teaches about 865 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in Baxter Springs is around 216 students, 39% meaningfully below the Kansas average of about 355.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 865 students, decreased 13% from the 996 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Baxter Springs gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4.
On allk12, the community for Baxter Springs discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.