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3 schools in Girard

Kansas · 1,012 students · 1 city

Of the 3 public K-12 schools run by Girard, combined student count is roughly 1,012, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Girard

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,012
+6 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Girard ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
47.5%#14 of 124N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,012#84 of 156#6,901 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#117 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.4:1#102 of 154#3,603 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
49.6%#75 of 156#4,231 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
23.8%#75 of 85#5,332 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Girard

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,034 to 1,012 students (down 2%) and from 61 to 76 full-time teachers (up 25%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
R V Haderlein ElemGirardElementaryPK-05527
Girard HighGirardHigh09-12284
Girard MiddleGirardMiddle06-08201

About Girard

Girard is a rural-scale public-school district in Kansas. The district operates 3 schools and serves approximately 1,012 students.

In terms of grade levels, Girard is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,006 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,012 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Girard discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Girard run?
Girard has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,012 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Girard?
Girard includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Girard?
R V Haderlein Elem is the largest public school in Girard by enrollment, with approximately 527 students.
What grade levels does Girard serve?
Girard serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.