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4 schools in Barnes

Kansas · 518 students · 2 cities

From elementary through high school, Barnes runs 4 public K-12 campuses (2 elementary and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 518.

7-year change in Barnes

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
518
+66 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Hanover ElemHanoverElementaryPK-08231
Linn ElemLinnElementaryPK-08161
Linn HighLinnHigh09-1266
Hanover HighHanoverHigh09-1260

About Barnes

As a thinly populated district in Kansas, Barnes educates 518 students across 4 schools.

On the school-mix side, Barnes consists of 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 130 in this district, meaningfully below the Kansas typical of 355.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 518 students, expanded 15% from the 452 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment expanded from 85% to 90%.

On allk12, the community for Barnes discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Barnes run?
Barnes has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 518 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Barnes?
Barnes includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Barnes?
Hanover Elem is the largest public school in Barnes by enrollment, with approximately 231 students.
What grade levels does Barnes serve?
Barnes schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does Barnes serve?
Barnes operates schools in Hanover, Linn across Kansas.