Top Rankings
Cunningham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 228 students in Cunningham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Cunningham School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
228 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cunningham School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
220 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
16
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,539
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,570
$17,019
Best Cunningham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cunningham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 W 4th
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2462
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2462
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Cunningham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 W 4th
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2473
Cunningham, KS 67035
(620) 298-2473
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cunningham School District?
Cunningham School District manages 2 public schools serving 228 students.
What is the rank of Cunningham School District?
Cunningham School District is ranked #66 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cunningham School District?
96% of Cunningham School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cunningham School District?
Cunningham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cunningham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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