Total enrollment
1,765
-11 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in De Soto
Kansas · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 4 sit inside De Soto, collectively enrolling about 1,765 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in De Soto
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 77%
% Hispanic
22%
was 17%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High School | High | 09-12 | 918 |
| Lexington Trails Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 393 |
| Starside Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 428 |
| Virtual Education Program | High | 09-12 | 26 |
About De Soto
Public education in De Soto, Kansas runs across 4 schools that enrolls roughly 1,765 students. By footprint, De Soto sits in the rural-scale bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 441, above the state mean of about 355.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,765 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,776 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 77% to 72%.
On this page, the community for De Soto discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.