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West Franklin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 642 students in West Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in West Franklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
642 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Franklin 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.1%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,520 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$11 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,140
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,520
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best West Franklin School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appanoose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Shawnee Road
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 North Louisa
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
West Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Franklin School District?
West Franklin School District manages 4 public schools serving 642 students.
What is the rank of West Franklin School District?
West Franklin School District is ranked #171 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Franklin School District?
89% of West Franklin School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Franklin School District?
West Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is West Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,520 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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