Waconda School District
School District · Cawker City, Kansas
Avg Rating
9.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
9.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Waconda?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waconda 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.
Tipton Community School
Tipton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeside Elementary
Cawker City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
Downs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#2 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,503
+$249 vs Kansas median
District size
327 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Waconda ranks #2 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Waconda's schools with real test data average 9.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tipton Community School (9.6/10), Lakeside Elementary (9.4/10), and Lakeside Junior/senior High School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waconda
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tipton Community School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakeside Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakeside Junior/senior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waconda
Waconda is a Cawker City, Kansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 327 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $15,503 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.1/10, Waconda is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tipton Community School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Waconda students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waconda, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waconda with test data.
Schools in Waconda
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Cawker City
- Total Enrollment
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $15,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waconda?
Waconda has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waconda?
The average composite rating for Waconda is 9.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Waconda?
Waconda's district-level spending was $15,503 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waconda?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waconda is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waconda?
Tipton Community School is the highest-rated school in Waconda with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Waconda?
Across schools in Waconda with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waconda compare to other districts in Kansas?
Waconda has an average school rating of 9.1/10 across 3 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
- 9.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
How we rate schools
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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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