Triplains

Located at 503 Wilson in Winona, Kansas, the Triplains public school district operates as an active, independent public school system dedicated to serving its local community. Set within a remote rural geographic environment, the district manages two operational schools that offer a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade. For parents, students, and educational researchers seeking an intimate academic setting, Triplains provides a seamless learning continuum where young children transition from early childhood education to high school graduation under one cohesive district framework.

The district educates a close-knit student body of 73 students, consisting of 37 female and 36 male learners. The enrollment is distributed across small grade cohorts, ranging from 3 pre-kindergarteners and 12 kindergarteners to 5 high school seniors in the 12th grade. Demographically, the student population includes 71 White students, 1 Hispanic student, and 1 student identifying with two or more races. Supporting this compact student body is a dedicated team of over 45 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes approximately 26.8 teacher FTEs, 2 instructional aides, and 16.6 support staff FTEs. This strong staffing footprint ensures that students in Winona benefit from low student-to-teacher ratios, highly individualized instruction, and robust daily administrative support.