Total enrollment
6,146
+102 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Crawford County
Kansas · Public K-12
Within Crawford County, Kansas, families have 17 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 6,146 K-12 students. Pittsburg is the heaviest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Crawford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crawford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.1% | #34 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,146 | #15 of 61 | #1,150 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #17 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #38 of 61 | #824 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.0% | #12 of 61 | #1,021 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.8% | #20 of 60 | #1,230 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Crawford County school rankings
Residents
39,008
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
5 districts
Enrollment
6,146
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,844
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
7
3,004 students
Middle
4
1,240 students
High
6
1,902 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pittsburg
3,375 students · 5 districts in Crawford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
32.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
34
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Crawford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Geo E Nettels Elem· 57.4%
- Frank Layden Elem· 57.1%
- R V Haderlein Elem· 53.0%
- Frontenac Jr. High· 52.8%
- Girard High· 52.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Southeast High· 13.9%
- Pittsburg High· 30.5%
- Northeast Elem· 30.8%
- Frontenac Sr. High School· 33.7%
- Westside Elem· 37.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Pittsburg | High | 09-12 | 1,033 | · |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Pittsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 692 | · |
| R V Haderlein Elem | Girard | Elementary | PK-05 | 527 | · |
| Westside Elem | Pittsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 498 | · |
| Frank Layden Elem | Frontenac | Elementary | PK-05 | 489 | · |
| Lakeside Elem | Pittsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 406 | · |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Pittsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 403 | · |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Pittsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 343 | · |
| Northeast Elem | Arma | Elementary | PK-08 | 338 | · |
| Frontenac Sr. High School | Frontenac | High | 09-12 | 298 | · |
| Girard High | Girard | High | 09-12 | 284 | · |
| Frontenac Jr. High | Frontenac | Middle | 06-08 | 219 | · |
| Girard Middle | Girard | Middle | 06-08 | 201 | · |
| Southeast High | Cherokee | High | 09-12 | 152 | · |
| North East High | Arma | High | 09-12 | 133 | · |
| Southeast Middle School | Cherokee | Middle | 05-08 | 128 | · |
| Northeast Virtual School | Arma | High | 09-12 | 2 | · |
Cities in Crawford County
About Crawford County
Across the sparse Kansas county of Crawford County of about 39,008 residents, the public-school footprint covers 17 schools and about 6,146 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,844, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 20% meaningfully below the Kansas median.
In terms of grade levels, Crawford County is built around 7 elementary schools (3,004 students), 4 middle schools (1,240), and 6 high schools (1,902).
Pittsburg dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,375 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 6,044 students in SY 2020-21 versus 6,146 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Crawford County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data