Emporia School District
School District · Emporia, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#232 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,730
+$476 vs Kansas median
District size
4,399 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Emporia
Emporia is a Emporia, Kansas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,399 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $15,730 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Emporia demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walnut Elem, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Emporia students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Emporia, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Emporia with test data.
Schools in Emporia
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Emporia
- Total Enrollment
- 4,399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 335
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Emporia?
Emporia 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 Emporia?
The average composite rating for Emporia is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Emporia?
Emporia spends $15,730 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Emporia?
The average student-teacher ratio in Emporia is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Emporia?
Walnut Elem is the highest-rated school in Emporia with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Emporia?
Across schools in Emporia with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Emporia compare to other districts in Kansas?
Emporia has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.8%
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 Emporia 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)
- 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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