Top Rankings
Parsons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,348 students in Parsons 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 Parsons School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Parsons 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
124 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
777 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
250 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
96
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,152 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,645
$16,113
Spending / Student
$14,152
$17,019
Best Parsons School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: 2-3
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Guthridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Parsons Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Parsons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
Magnet School
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Grades: PK-1
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parsons School District?
Parsons School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District is ranked #200 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 Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons School District?
58% of Parsons School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Parsons School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,152 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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