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Augusta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,028 students in Augusta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Augusta School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
2,028 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Augusta 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
175 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
9 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,712 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
144
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,384 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,384
$16,113
Spending / Student
$12,475
$17,019
Best Augusta School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 Osage
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Ewalt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2340 Greyhound Drive
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-0056
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1812 Cron
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Augusta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 State St
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6383
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-6383
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Augusta Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Ohio
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5461
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Augusta School District?
Augusta School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,028 students.
What is the rank of Augusta School District?
Augusta School District is ranked #178 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta School District?
84% of Augusta School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Augusta School District?
Augusta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Augusta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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