Abilene School District
School District · Abilene, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#204 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,745
$2,509 vs Kansas median
District size
1,469 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Abilene
Abilene is a Abilene, Kansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,469 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $12,745 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Abilene demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Abilene students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Abilene, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Abilene with test data.
Schools in Abilene
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Abilene
- Total Enrollment
- 1,469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Abilene?
Abilene has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Abilene?
The average composite rating for Abilene is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Abilene?
Abilene spends $12,745 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Abilene?
The average student-teacher ratio in Abilene is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Abilene?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is the highest-rated school in Abilene with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Abilene?
Across schools in Abilene with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Abilene compare to other districts in Kansas?
Abilene has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Abilene with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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