Eureka School District

216 N Main Street
Eureka, KS 67045
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 543 students in Eureka School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Eureka School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1,341 Schools
# Students
543 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eureka 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#170 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
32%
32%
40-44%
31%
(21-22)
80-89%
89%
(2022-23)
15.3%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,600 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,584 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,600
$16,295
Spending / Student
$27,584
$17,212

Best Eureka School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 N Jefferson
Eureka, KS 67045
(620) 583-5537
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N. Jefferson
Eureka, KS 67045
(620) 583-7428
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eureka School District?
Eureka School District manages 2 public schools serving 543 students.
What is the rank of Eureka School District?
Eureka School District is ranked #204 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka School District?
86% of Eureka School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka School District?
Eureka School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Eureka School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,584 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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