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 4 public preschools serving 1,366 students in Basehor-Linwood School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Basehor-Linwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
563 Schools
# Students
3,090 Students
175,366 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
12,675 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.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
80%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
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.
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 Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17550 157th Terrace
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-3536
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14440 178th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 724-2323
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15602 Leavenworth Rd
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1038
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16000 Garden Parkway
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1396
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1396
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
