Abilene School District

213 N. Broadway
Abilene, KS 67410-0639
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,511 students in Abilene School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Abilene School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Abilene School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#137 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Abilene  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abilene  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abilene  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Abilene  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
1,308 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
58
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
105
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
8
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,368 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Abilene  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Abilene  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,739
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Abilene  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,368
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Abilene  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Abilene School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Grades: 2-3
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Abilene Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Abilene High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Grades: PK-1
| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Abilene School District?
Abilene School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,511 students.
What is the rank of Abilene School District?
Abilene School District is ranked #139 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene School District?
87% of Abilene School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abilene School District?
Abilene School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Abilene School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,368 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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