Arkansas City School District
School District · Arkansas City, Kansas
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Arkansas City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Arkansas City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
C 4 Elem
Arkansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
I X L Elem
Arkansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elem
Arkansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#279 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,624
$1,630 vs Kansas median
District size
2,917 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Arkansas City ranks #279 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Arkansas City's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are C 4 Elem (4.9/10), I X L Elem (4.7/10), and Jefferson Elem (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 4.7/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Arkansas City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Arkansas City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C 4 Elem | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | I X L Elem | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elem | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Adams Elem | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elem | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Arkansas City Middle Sch | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Arkansas City High | 2.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Frances Willard Elem | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 3.9/10, Arkansas City has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is C 4 Elem, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Arkansas City students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
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 3.9/10. 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?
C 4 Elem is the highest-rated school in Arkansas City with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Arkansas City?
Across schools in Arkansas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. 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 3.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
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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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