Public schools in Great Bend, KS
7 open public schools with an address in Great Bend, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,876
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Great Bend public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Great Bend, KS: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,876 students, an average of 411 per school. The largest campus is Great Bend High School (923 students), and the largest elementary school is Eisenhower Elem (343).
Every listed school belongs to Great Bend. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Great Bend
Elementary schools in Great Bend
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem Great Bend | PK–06 | 343 | 12.9:1 | |
| Jefferson Elem Great Bend | PK–06 | 297 | 14.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem Great Bend | PK–06 | 275 | 15.1:1 | |
| Park Elem Great Bend | PK–06 | 304 | 14.5:1 | |
| Riley Elem Great Bend | PK–06 | 296 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Great Bend
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Middle School Great Bend | 07–08 | 438 | 10.6:1 |
High schools in Great Bend
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School Great Bend | 09–12 | 923 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic37.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Great Bend schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,876 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Great Bend
How many public schools are in Great Bend, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Great Bend: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,876 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Great Bend?
All listed public schools with an address in Great Bend belong to Great Bend. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Great Bend?
Great Bend High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Great Bend, with 923 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Great Bend?
No school with an address in Great Bend is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Great Bend schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Great Bend public schools is 13.5:1, higher than the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Great Bend guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities