Arkansas City School District
School District · Arkansas City, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#254 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,624
$1,630 vs Kansas median
District size
2,917 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Arkansas City
Arkansas City is a Arkansas City, Kansas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,917 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $13,624 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Arkansas City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elem, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Arkansas City students show an average math proficiency of 19.3% and ELA proficiency of 21.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Arkansas City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Arkansas City with test data.
Schools in Arkansas City
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Arkansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,917
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Arkansas City?
The average composite rating for Arkansas City is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City spends $13,624 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arkansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Arkansas City is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Arkansas City?
Jefferson Elem is the highest-rated school in Arkansas City with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Arkansas City?
Across schools in Arkansas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Arkansas City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Arkansas City has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 8 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.3%
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 Arkansas City 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)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (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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