Top Rankings
Arkansas City 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,917 students in Arkansas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Arkansas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
2,917 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Arkansas City 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 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
43 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,001 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
22%
# Black Students
87 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,576 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
54%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
240
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
181
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,712 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,725
$16,276
Spending / Student
$12,712
$17,192
Best Arkansas City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Osage Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 North B
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2070
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
C 4 Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11945 292nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
I X L Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6758 322nd Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 866 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,917 students.
What is the rank of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District is ranked #281 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 Arkansas City School District?
54% of Arkansas City School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkansas City School District?
Arkansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Arkansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,712 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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