Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,954
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#75
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crawford County
Measured School Summary
Crawford County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,954 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crawford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
17 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,954
$1,055 below the state average
School coverage
17
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crawford County has 17 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Crawford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Crawford County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#75
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Pittsburg
Elementary to high school visible
3,390 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Girard
Elementary to high school visible
1,030 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Frontenac Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
953 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Northeast
Elementary and high visible
482 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pittsburg is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crawford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crawford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crawford County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Crawford's Expanding Academic Network
Crawford County manages 17 public schools that serve a total of 6,155 students across five districts. The system is built around seven elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools.
High Graduation Rates on Lean Budgets
Despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,954, students achieve a high 89.0% graduation rate, beating state and national averages. This performance suggests the county's five districts are highly efficient with their resources.
Pittsburg District Leads the County
The Pittsburg district is the local powerhouse, enrolling 3,390 students across six schools. The remaining students are distributed among smaller districts like Northeast and Cherokee, with zero charter schools in the county.
Urban Centers and Rural Outposts
The county features 11 town schools and six rural locations, with an average school size of 362 students. Pittsburg High is the largest facility with 1,017 students, while several rural elementary schools offer a much smaller feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Crawford County
Reported Enrollment
6,155
17 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Crawford County
Pittsburg
GuideGirard
Frontenac Public Schools
Northeast
Cherokee
17 Public Schools in Crawford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Profile | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,017 |
| Pittsburg Middle School | Record | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 720 |
| Westside Elem | Record | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 527 |
| R V Haderlein Elem | Record | Girard | Girard, 66743Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Frank Layden Elem | Record | Frontenac Public Schools | Frontenac, 66763Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 467 |
| Lakeside Elem | Record | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 422 |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Record | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 411 |
| Northeast Elem | Record | Northeast | Arma, 66712Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 341 |
| Girard High | Record | Girard | Girard, 66743Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 297 |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Record | Pittsburg | Pittsburg, 66762Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 293 |
| Frontenac Sr. High School | Record | Frontenac Public Schools | Frontenac, 66763Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 267 |
| Girard Middle | Record | Girard | Girard, 66743Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 230 |
| Frontenac Jr. High | Record | Frontenac Public Schools | Frontenac, 66763Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 219 |
| Southeast High | Record | Cherokee | Cherokee, 66724Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 153 |
| Southeast Middle School | Record | Cherokee | Cherokee, 66724Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 147 |
| North East High | Record | Northeast | Arma, 66712Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 136 |
| Northeast Virtual School | Record | Northeast | Arma, 66712Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 5 |
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg
Pittsburg, 66762 / Rural: Fringe
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac Public Schools
Frontenac, 66763 / Town: Distant
Frontenac Sr. High School
Frontenac Public Schools
Frontenac, 66763 / Town: Distant
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac Public Schools
Frontenac, 66763 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,954
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Crawford County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Kansas?
Crawford County manages 17 public schools that serve a total of 6,155 students across five districts. The system is built around seven elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools.
How do schools in Crawford County perform academically?
Despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,954, students achieve a high 89.0% graduation rate, beating state and national averages. This performance suggests the county's five districts are highly efficient with their resources.
What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Kansas?
The Pittsburg district is the local powerhouse, enrolling 3,390 students across six schools. The remaining students are distributed among smaller districts like Northeast and Cherokee, with zero charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Crawford County?
The county features 11 town schools and six rural locations, with an average school size of 362 students. Pittsburg High is the largest facility with 1,017 students, while several rural elementary schools offer a much smaller feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.