Total enrollment
684
-27 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Lakin
Kansas · Public K-12
Public schools in Lakin number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 684 students enrolled, an average school size of 228.
7-year change in Lakin
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 53%
% Hispanic
48%
was 43%
% Black
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Elem | Elementary | PK-04 | 290 |
| Lakin High | High | 09-12 | 212 |
| Lakin Middle | Middle | 05-08 | 182 |
About Lakin
Lakin is a small Kansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 684 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Lakin average about 228 students each, 36% lower than the Kansas norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 684 students, contracted 4% from the 711 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 43% to 48%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lakin discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.