For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,476 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,476 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
33,417 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
9 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
22%
# Black Students
121 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
1,073 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
73%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
96
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
2
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,721 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,509 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,721
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,509
$17,192
Best Atchison School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary 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
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison High 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
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Central 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
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle 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
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atchison School District?
Atchison School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,476 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, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 $15,509 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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