Iola School District
School District · Iola, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,692
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,692
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#233 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,692
$562 vs Kansas median
District size
1,180 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Iola
Iola is a Iola, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,692 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Iola demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Iola Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Iola students show an average math proficiency of 18.0% and ELA proficiency of 24.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Iola, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Iola with test data.
Schools in Iola
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Iola
- Total Enrollment
- 1,180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iola?
Iola has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Iola?
The average composite rating for Iola 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 Iola?
Iola spends $14,692 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iola?
The average student-teacher ratio in Iola is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Iola?
Iola Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Iola with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Iola?
Across schools in Iola with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Iola compare to other districts in Kansas?
Iola has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 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
- 18.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.8%
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 Iola 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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