Total enrollment
812
-20 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Rooks County
Kansas · Public K-12
Rooks County's public schools total 7 across the county, with enrollment of about 812 and Plainville the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Rooks County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
812
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,500
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.9%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
501 students
Middle
1
12 students
High
3
299 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Plainville
453 students · 3 districts in Rooks County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rooks 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+
23.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Rooks County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Stockton Elem· 52.3%
- Plainville Elem· 34.5%
- Plainville High· 27.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville Elem | Plainville | Elementary | PK-06 | 256 | · |
| Stockton Elem | Stockton | Elementary | PK-08 | 199 | · |
| Plainville High | Plainville | High | 07-12 | 197 | · |
| Stockton High | Stockton | High | 09-12 | 83 | · |
| Damar Elementary School | Damar | Elementary | PK-05 | 46 | · |
| Palco High | Palco | High | 09-12 | 19 | · |
| Palco Jr. High | Palco | Middle | 06-08 | 12 | · |
Cities in Rooks County
About Rooks County
Rooks County is a low-population Kansas county of about 4,813 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 812 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,500, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 2%. That income level is 6% noticeably below the Kansas median.
In terms of grade levels, Rooks County is built around 3 elementary schools (501 students), 1 middle school (12), and 3 high schools (299).
The largest single district in Rooks County is Plainville, which alone enrolls about 453 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Rooks County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 832 students to 812.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rooks County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data