Stafford

Located at 318 E Broadway in Stafford, Kansas, the Stafford school district serves as a vibrant, fully operational educational hub for its rural remote community. As an independent, traditional public school district operating two campuses, Stafford offers a continuous learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded educational programming. Its distinct geographic setting highlights a close-knit academic environment where small-town connections enhance student learning, offering tailored instruction that guides children through every stage of their primary and secondary education.

The district supports an enrollment of 273 students—comprising 126 female and 147 male learners—creating a balanced and community-focused student body. Reflecting the area's cultural makeup, the student population includes 215 White, 44 Hispanic, 7 multiracial, 5 American Indian, and 2 Black students. Stafford is distinguished by its robust professional workforce, maintaining a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of nearly 148 personnel. This includes approximately 49 FTE classroom teachers, 22 instructional aides, and nearly 77 dedicated support staff members. This rich staffing structure yields an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of under six to one, providing learners with an extraordinary level of individualized academic support and offering researchers a compelling model of small-school rural education.