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Tonganoxie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,901 students in Tonganoxie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Tonganoxie School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,901 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tonganoxie 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
23 Students
31,832 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,609 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
146
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,514 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,468 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,514
$16,226
Spending / Student
$29,468
$17,139
Best Tonganoxie School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonganoxie Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1180 S. East Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1480
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #22.
Tonganoxie High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Hwy 24-40
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1460
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Tonganoxie Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Washington Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tonganoxie School District?
Tonganoxie School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,901 students.
What is the rank of Tonganoxie School District?
Tonganoxie School District is ranked #198 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tonganoxie School District?
85% of Tonganoxie School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tonganoxie School District?
Tonganoxie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Tonganoxie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,468 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
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