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Wamego School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,641 students in Wamego 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 Wamego School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,641 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wamego 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.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
16 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,428 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
97
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,624 is higher 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 $42,667 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,624
$16,113
Spending / Student
$42,667
$17,019
Best Wamego School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Wamego Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Wamego High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Grades: PK-2
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wamego High School Virtual School
Magnet School
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wamego School District?
Wamego School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,641 students.
What is the rank of Wamego School District?
Wamego School District is ranked #87 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wamego School District?
87% of Wamego School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wamego School District?
Wamego School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wamego School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,667 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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