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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,972 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 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,972 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,407 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 131% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,991
$16,295
Spending / Student
$28,407
$17,212
Best Tonganoxie School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonganoxie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1180 S. East Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1480
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Tonganoxie High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Tonganoxie Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Washington Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tonganoxie School District?
Tonganoxie School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,972 students.
What is the rank of Tonganoxie School District?
Tonganoxie School District is ranked #187 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tonganoxie School District?
82% of Tonganoxie School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Tonganoxie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,407 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 131% over four school years.
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