Waconda School District
School District · Cawker City, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#4 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,503
+$249 vs Kansas median
District size
327 students
Smaller than Kansas median
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. The district invests $15,503 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Waconda is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeside Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Waconda students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Cawker City
- Total Enrollment
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waconda?
Waconda spends $15,503 per student per year.
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?
Lakeside Elementary is the highest-rated school in Waconda with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Waconda?
Across schools in Waconda with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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 8.5/10 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 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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 Waconda 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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