District Overview
Located at 104 S Burlingame Ave in Scranton, Kansas, the Santa Fe Trail school district serves a tight-knit community situated in a distant rural setting within the greater Topeka metropolitan area. As an active, traditional public school system operating three dedicated campuses, the district delivers a seamless educational pathway spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Santa Fe Trail educates a student body of 1,009 learners, comprising 491 female and 518 male students. The district’s demographic makeup predominantly features 871 White students, alongside 76 Hispanic students, 52 multiracial students, and representation from American Indian, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds.

To foster a supportive learning environment across its schools, Santa Fe Trail invests heavily in instructional and operational staffing. The district employs a total workforce of approximately 353 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes nearly 167 FTE teachers, 17.5 FTE instructional aides, and close to 169 FTE support staff. This generous educator-to-student ratio helps facilitate individualized academic guidance and strong administrative services throughout all grade levels. Families, prospective residents, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can visit their administrative headquarters in Scranton or explore further details online at usd434.org.
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Total Schools
1,009
Total Students
166.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Fe Trail
Demographic Student Count
White871
Hispanic76
Black3
Asian1
Two or More52
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    871 (86.3%)
  • Hispanic
    76 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    52 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Santa Fe Trail
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
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:3
Students:1,009*
Teachers (FTE):166.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Santa Fe Trail
Found 3 Schools