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Pawnee County

Kansas · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 1,004 students, in a county of 6,144 residents.

Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,004
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,517
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.8%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ft Larned
864 students · 2 districts in Pawnee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pawnee 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
White
85%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
14.5% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fort Larned Elementary SchoolLarnedElementaryPK-05431·
Larned Sr HighLarnedHigh09-12235·
Larned Middle SchoolLarnedMiddle06-08198·
Pawnee HeightsRozelOtherPK-12131·
Pawnee Heights Primary SchoolRozelElementaryPK-029·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Pawnee County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Pawnee County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,004.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pawnee County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Pawnee County?
Ft Larned is the largest school district in Pawnee County, serving approximately 864 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pawnee County?
Pawnee County, Kansas has a population of approximately 6,144, with a median age of 46. About 14.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pawnee County?
Median household income in Pawnee County is $63,517, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 2.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pawnee County?
Approximately 18.0% of adults 25 and older in Pawnee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pawnee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.8% of students in Pawnee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pawnee County schools?
Across Pawnee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pawnee County?
Pawnee County residents are approximately 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pawnee County is owner-occupied?
Pawnee County has about 3,057 housing units, of which roughly 66.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data