Goddard School District
School District · Goddard, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Goddard?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Goddard 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.
Explorer Elementary School
Goddard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Goddard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Apollo Elementary School
Goddard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#159 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,463
$791 vs Kansas median
District size
6,253 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Goddard ranks #159 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Goddard's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Explorer Elementary School (8.9/10), Amelia Earhart Elementary School (8.8/10), and Apollo Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Goddard schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Goddard
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explorer Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Amelia Earhart Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Apollo Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Clark Davidson Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Oak Street Elementary School K-4 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Discovery Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Challenger Intermediate School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Eisenhower High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Goddard Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goddard
Goddard is a Goddard, Kansas school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,253 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $14,463 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Goddard demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Explorer Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Goddard students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Goddard, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goddard with test data.
Schools in Goddard
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Goddard
- Total Enrollment
- 6,253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 474
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goddard?
Goddard has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Goddard?
The average composite rating for Goddard is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Goddard?
Goddard spends $14,463 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goddard?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goddard is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goddard?
Explorer Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Goddard with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Goddard?
Across schools in Goddard with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Goddard compare to other districts in Kansas?
Goddard has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 12 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
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Compare Goddard with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
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- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
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- Arkansas City (8)
- 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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