Circle School District
Top Rankings
Circle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,916 students in Circle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Circle School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
1,916 Students
476,419 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
34,093 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Circle School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,691 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,470 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
98,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
33 Students
32,276 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,714 Students
300,604 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,026 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
27,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
16,833
# Students in K Grade:
135
32,393
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
33,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
138
33,692
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
34,397
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
34,535
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
35,601
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
36,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
37,254
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
37,333
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
37,258
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
36,210
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
35,159
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
34,362
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,666
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,697. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,165 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,784
$16,697
Spending / Student
$12,165
$16,946
Best Circle School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Circle Benton Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Kansas St
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1151
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1151
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Circle Oil Hill Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 W 6th Ave
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Circle Towanda Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 North St
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2281
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Circle Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14697 Sw 20th Street
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1470
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1470
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Circle High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Main
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 541-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Circle School District?
Circle School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,916 students.
What is the rank of Circle School District?
Circle School District is ranked #57 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Circle School District?
89% of Circle School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Circle School District?
Circle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Circle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,165 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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