For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Atchison Co Comm Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Atchison Co Comm Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
498 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atchison Co Comm Schools, 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 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2021. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,430 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,137
$18,587
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,430
$17,750
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Atchison Co Comm Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atchison Co Comm Schools?
Atchison Co Comm Schools manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Atchison Co Comm Schools?
Atchison Co Comm Schools is ranked #178 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison Co Comm Schools?
93% of Atchison Co Comm Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atchison Co Comm Schools?
Atchison Co Comm Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Atchison Co Comm Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,430 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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