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De Soto

Kansas · Public School District
13
Schools
7,227
Students
$13,176
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
13.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
97.6%
Graduation Rate
+11.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

De Soto is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,227 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,176 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 61/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont Elementary SchoolPK–05392
Clear Creek ElemPK–05537
Horizon ElementaryPK–05372
Mize Elementary SchoolPK–05459
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05472
Riverview ElementaryPK–05480
Starside ElemPK–05445
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lexington Trails Middle School06–08376
Mill Creek Middle School06–08629
Monticello Trails Middle School06–08699
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
De Soto High School08–12997
Mill Valley High School08–121,355
Virtual Education Program09–1214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,176Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
33%
State
60.8%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal
6.4%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,227
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.6%
Opportunity Score61/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.6% graduation rate — 11.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in De Soto?
De Soto has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,227 students.
What is the graduation rate for De Soto?
The graduation rate is 97.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does De Soto spend per student?
De Soto spends $13,176 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in De Soto?
14% of students in De Soto qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in De Soto?
No, De Soto does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does De Soto serve?
De Soto serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for De Soto?
The median opportunity score across schools in De Soto is 61/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.