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 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,902 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 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
2,902 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Graduation Rate
76%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1999–2011. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,933
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,521
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Arkansas City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,902 students.
What is the rank of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District is ranked #282 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Arkansas City School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Arkansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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