Top Rankings
Salina 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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,764 students in Salina 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 Salina School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
6,764 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
533 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Salina 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
153 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,703 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
21%
# Black Students
217 Students
31,832 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
3,969 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
708 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
166
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
484
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
498
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
446
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
499
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
480
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
505
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
529
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
512
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
536
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
535
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
548
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
509
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,280 is higher than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,762 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,280
$16,226
Spending / Student
$19,762
$17,139
Best Salina School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Salina High Central
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #99.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1111.
Salina High South
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1313.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salina School District?
Salina School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,764 students.
What is the rank of Salina School District?
Salina School District is ranked #212 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Salina School District?
59% of Salina School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salina School District?
Salina School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Salina School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,762 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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