Top Rankings
Arkansas City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,783 students in Arkansas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Arkansas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
2,783 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Arkansas City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
50 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
902 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
21%
# Black Students
78 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,538 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
55%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
177
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,324 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,386
$16,220
Spending / Student
$13,324
$17,133
Best Arkansas City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,783 students.
What is the rank of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District is ranked #283 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas City School District?
55% of Arkansas City School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Arkansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,324 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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