District Overview
Nestled in southwestern Kansas at 17222 Mustang Drive in Kismet, the Kismet-Plains school district serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within a remote rural setting in the Liberal region, Kismet-Plains manages three operational schools that cater to a full continuum of learning. The district offers a seamless educational pathway for local children from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth-grade graduation, delivering a stable and comprehensive academic environment for students at every stage of their development.

Serving a total enrollment of 575 students, the district fosters a diverse learning community made up of 300 young men and 275 young women, with a rich demographic profile that includes a vibrant Hispanic majority alongside White, African American, Asian, Native American, and multiracial learners. Kismet-Plains benefits from a dedicated educational workforce, employing approximately 113 full-time equivalent teachers, 14 instructional aides, and over 100 support staff members—a robust staffing context that ensures individualized attention and comprehensive services across all campuses. Parents, prospective families, and education researchers can discover more about the district's programs and community initiatives by visiting their official website at www.usd483.net or calling the administrative office at (620) 563-7103.
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Total Schools
575
Total Students
112.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kismet-Plains
Demographic Student Count
White189
Hispanic373
Black4
Asian2
Two or More6
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    373 (64.9%)
  • White
    189 (32.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kismet-Plains
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
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:3
Students:575*
Teachers (FTE):112.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in Kismet-Plains
Found 3 Schools