Paola School District

1115 E 303rd Street
Paola, KS 66071
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Paola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,758 students in Paola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Paola School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,758 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Paola School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#104 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Paola  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paola  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paola  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paola  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Paola  School District and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
22%
# Black Students
16 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,538 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
87%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
27
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
106
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,034 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,205 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Paola  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart displays total spending of Paola  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,034
$16,276
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Paola  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,205
$17,192
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Paola  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Paola School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Grades: 3-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Paola Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Paola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paola School District?
Paola School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,758 students.
What is the rank of Paola School District?
Paola School District is ranked #116 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paola School District?
87% of Paola School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paola School District?
Paola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Paola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,205 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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