For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,498 students in Atchison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Atchison School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Atchison 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 65-69% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
132 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1,088 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
107
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,475 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,281 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,475
$16,113
Spending / Student
$15,281
$17,019
Best Atchison School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atchison School District?
Atchison School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,498 students.
What is the rank of Atchison School District?
Atchison School District is ranked #253 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison School District?
73% of Atchison School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atchison School District?
Atchison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Atchison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,281 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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