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Student-teacher ratio
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 13.1 | 15.4 |
National ranking
How states rank by student-teacher ratio.
| #1 | Vermont | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 5 |
| #3 | New Hampshire | 11 |
| #4 | North Dakota | 11.5 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.5 |
| #6 | Rhode Island | 12 |
| #7 | New Jersey | 12.2 |
| #8 | Massachusetts | 12.9 |
| #9 | Delaware | 13 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 13.6 |
| #11 | Missouri | 13.9 |
| #12 | Montana | 14.1 |
| #13 | Virginia | 14.2 |
| #14 | Illinois | 14.5 |
| #15 | Louisiana | 14.5 |
| #16 | Texas | 14.7 |
| #17 | Wisconsin | 14.9 |
| #18 | Washington | 14.9 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 15.1 |
| #20 | Tennessee | 15.2 |
| #21 | Georgia | 15.2 |
| #22 | Minnesota | 15.4 |
| #23 | Florida | 15.5 |
| #24 | Kentucky | 15.5 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 15.5 |
| #26 | Ohio | 16.5 |
| #27 | Indiana | 17.3 |
| #28 | Colorado | 17.5 |
| #29 | Michigan | 17.9 |
| #30 | Oregon | 18.9 |
| #31 | Nevada | 19 |
| #32 | California | 22 |
| #33 | Utah | 22 |
| #34 | Arizona | 22 |
| #35 | Pennsylvania | $21,985 |
| #36 | New York | $29,873 |
Overview
Kansas public schools average about 13.1 students per teacher, better than the national ratio. This data point highlights how Kansas compares on student teacher ratios relative to national benchmarks. Small rural districts in western Kansas often report ratios well below the state average.
Did you know?
- Small rural districts in western Kansas often report ratios well below the state average.