Bucklin: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Bucklin. Bucklin Elem is the largest at 155 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 226 students.
- ~326 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 326 residents per school. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Bucklin |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 226 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 106 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 46.9% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Dodge City Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Dodge City Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Dodge City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (620) 225-1321 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Bucklin Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 120 S. Main |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (620) 826-3223 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 67834 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1456 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.9% |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12