Vining: Schools & Education
Vining is served by 9 public schools. Lincoln Elem is the largest at 384 students (grades -1-3). Total enrollment: 1,550 students.
- ~6 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 6 residents per school.
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Clay County, Clifton-Clyde |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2004890, 2004950 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,550 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 120 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 666 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 43.0% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 | Manhattan Area Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 30.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Manhattan Area Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Manhattan |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 587-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 30.6 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 | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CLAY CENTER CARNEGIE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 632-3889 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 706 6 ST, CLAY CENTER KS 67432 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
CLAY CENTER CARNEGIE LIBRARY