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Basehor-Linwood School District

2008 N 155th St
Basehor, KS 66007-0282
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Basehor-Linwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,090 students in Basehor-Linwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Basehor-Linwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,090 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Basehor-Linwood School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#21 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
45%
31%
47%
32%
42%
31%
(21-22)
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,518 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,028
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,518
$17,192

Best Basehor-Linwood School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17550 157th Terrace
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-3536
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14440 178th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Basehor Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15602 Leavenworth Rd
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1038
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gray Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16000 Garden Parkway
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1396
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Basehor-linwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15900 Conley Road
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Basehor-linwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Basehor-linwood Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 N 155th St
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,090 students.
What is the rank of Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District is ranked #20 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Basehor-Linwood School District?
80% of Basehor-Linwood School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Basehor-Linwood School District?
Basehor-Linwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Basehor-Linwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,518 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,090 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 95% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 5%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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