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Stanton County

Kansas · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 2 sit inside Stanton County, collectively enrolling roughly 420 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Stanton County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
420
-35 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,038
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
420
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,700
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.1%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
238 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
182 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stanton County Public Schools
420 students · 1 district in Stanton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stanton 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
51%
Hispanic
46%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
35%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
33%
Hispanic
63%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
0.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Stanton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 2 schools in Stanton County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stanton County ElementaryJohnsonElementaryPK-06238·
Stanton County Jr./Sr. High SchoolJohnsonHigh07-12182·

Cities in Stanton County

Johnson2 schools

About Stanton County

Stanton County is a rural-scale county of about 2,038 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system hosts approximately 420 students across 2 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,700, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 0%. That income level is 8% above the Kansas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Stanton County consists of 1 elementary school (238 students), and 1 high school (182).

The largest single district in Stanton County is Stanton County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 420 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Stanton County has contracted 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 455 students to 420.

On allk12, the community for Stanton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stanton County?
Stanton County, Kansas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 420 students.
How many high schools are in Stanton County?
Stanton County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 182 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stanton County?
Stanton County, Kansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 238 students.
What is the largest school district in Stanton County?
Stanton County Public Schools is the largest school district in Stanton County, serving approximately 420 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Stanton County?
Stanton County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,038, with a median age of 39. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Stanton County?
Median household income in Stanton County is $71,700, above the Kansas average of $66,199. About 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stanton County?
Approximately 24.2% of adults 25 and older in Stanton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stanton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.1% of students in Stanton 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 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stanton County schools?
Across Stanton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Stanton County?
Stanton County residents are approximately 51% White, 46% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 35% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data