Top Rankings
Waconda School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 336 students in Waconda School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Waconda School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
336 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waconda School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,006 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,060 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,006
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,060
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waconda School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waconda School District?
Waconda School District manages 3 public schools serving 336 students.
What is the rank of Waconda School District?
Waconda School District is ranked #6 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waconda School District?
94% of Waconda School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waconda School District?
Waconda School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Waconda School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,060 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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