Top Rankings
Atchison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,450 students in Atchison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Atchison School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,450 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atchison 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
71%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,021 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,021
$16,295
Spending / Student
$15,787
$17,212
Best Atchison School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atchison School District?
Atchison School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,450 students.
What is the rank of Atchison School District?
Atchison School District is ranked #247 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison School District?
71% of Atchison School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atchison School District?
Atchison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Atchison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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