Total enrollment
593
+67 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
Osborne County
Kansas · Public K-12
Osborne County's 5 public schools sit inside Kansas and collectively enroll about 593 K-12 students across 2 elementary and 3 high.
7-year change in Osborne County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
593
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,011
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.6%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
251 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
342 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Osborne County Public Schools
351 students · 3 districts in Osborne County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Osborne 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+
23.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.6%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Osborne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Osborne Elem· 54.5%
- Osborne Junior/Senior High· 51.1%
- Natoma High (6-12)· 50.0%
- Lakeside Junior/Senior High School· 48.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Elem | Osborne | Elementary | PK-05 | 194 | · |
| Osborne Junior/Senior High | Osborne | High | 06-12 | 157 | · |
| Lakeside Junior/Senior High School | Downs | High | 06-12 | 127 | · |
| Natoma High (6-12) | Natoma | High | 06-12 | 58 | · |
| Natoma Elem | Natoma | Elementary | PK-05 | 57 | · |
Cities in Osborne County
About Osborne County
In Kansas, Osborne County is a sparse county of about 3,452 residents. 5 public schools across the county enrolls about 593 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,011, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 5% noticeably below the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Osborne County spans 2 elementary schools (251 students), and 3 high schools (342).
Osborne County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 351 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Osborne County has grew 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 526 students to 593.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Osborne County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data