District Overview
Located at 422 S Main in Bucklin, Kansas, the Bucklin public school district provides a comprehensive educational environment for families throughout its rural remote community near the Dodge City area. Operating as an open, traditional public school district across two school facilities, it serves students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district offers a close-knit educational setting with a total enrollment of 195 students, maintaining small class sizes across all grade levels—ranging from 23 prekindergarten learners and 15 kindergarteners to 17 graduating seniors. The student body comprises 103 female and 92 male students, representing a welcoming local community that includes 157 White, 34 Hispanic, and multiracial students.

Supported by a strong operational structure, the district features a dedicated workforce comprising approximately 47.7 full-time equivalent teachers, six instructional aides, and nearly 24 support staff members, bringing the total district staffing footprint to over 77 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable staff-to-student presence allows the district to offer personalized academic guidance and attentive support within Kansas's 1st Congressional District. Parents, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out by phone at (620) 826-3828 or visit their official portal at www.bucklinschools.com.
2
Total Schools
195
Total Students
47.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bucklin
Demographic Student Count
White157
Hispanic34
Two or More4
  • White
    157 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (17.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bucklin
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:195*
Teachers (FTE):47.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.1
Schools in Bucklin
Found 2 Schools
138 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
High School 9th - 12th