De Soto

Located at 35200 W. 91st Street in De Soto, Kansas, the De Soto school district is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families within a large suburban setting in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The district encompasses 13 individual schools, offering a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to provide a strong foundation for learning at every developmental milestone, the district's comprehensive structure accommodates students through early childhood education, elementary programs, middle school years, and secondary graduation pathways, making it a pivotal community hub for regional education.

Serving a total enrollment of 7,295 students—comprising 3,702 male and 3,593 female learners—the district reflects a diverse suburban student body with significant representation across various backgrounds. Educational quality and district operations are sustained by a robust staffing infrastructure totaling over 1,864 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes a primary instructional force of 1,108 FTE teachers, reinforced by 121 FTE instructional aides and more than 635 FTE support staff members. Together, this dedicated workforce ensures small-group assistance, administrative efficiency, and holistic support services across all facilities.