Dodge City School District

2112 N First Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dodge City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,188 students in Dodge 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 Dodge City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
11 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
7,188 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Dodge 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#269 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dodge City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dodge City  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.
21%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dodge City  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.
91%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dodge City  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.56
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,757 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
21%
# Black Students
133 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,088 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
15%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
434
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
480
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
526
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
555
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
523
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
499
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
534
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
509
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
550
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
533
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
519
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
502
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
488
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
506
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
30
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,829 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dodge City  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
$107 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Dodge City  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
$15,830
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dodge City  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
$14,829
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dodge City  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 Dodge City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Soule Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Ross Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Linn Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Dodge City High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,045 students
Rank: #99.
Comanche Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1010.
Beeson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1111.
Dodge City Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,188 students.
What is the rank of Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District is ranked #272 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge City School District?
80% of Dodge City School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dodge City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,829 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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