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3 schools in Kismet-Plains

Kansas · 575 students · 2 cities

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Kismet-Plains's 3 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 575 students (2 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Kismet-Plains

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
575
-33 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Kismet-Plains ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
575#138 of 156#8,854 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#121 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.5:1#13 of 154#684 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
75.7%#7 of 156#1,490 of 8,164
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 Kismet-Plains

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 654 to 575 students (down 12%) and from 59 to 55 full-time teachers (down 7%), 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
Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr HighKismetHigh06-12310
Kismet ElemKismetElementaryPK-02152
Plains ElemPlainsElementary03-05113

About Kismet-Plains

Across 3 schools, Kismet-Plains enrolls about 575 students in Kansas. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

On the school-mix side, Kismet-Plains comprises 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 192 in this district, below the Kansas typical of 355.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 575 students, declined 5% from the 608 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Kismet-Plains discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Kismet-Plains run?
Kismet-Plains has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 575 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Kismet-Plains?
Kismet-Plains includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Kismet-Plains?
Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High is the largest public school in Kismet-Plains by enrollment, with approximately 310 students.
What grade levels does Kismet-Plains serve?
Kismet-Plains serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does Kismet-Plains serve?
Kismet-Plains operates schools in Kismet, Plains across Kansas.