Top Rankings
Mcpherson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,117 students in Mcpherson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Mcpherson School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
2,117 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcpherson 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,432 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,369 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,432
$16,295
Spending / Student
$20,369
$17,212
Best Mcpherson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Wickersham Dr
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9430
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 N Park
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9560
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Ash
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9540
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Walnut
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Mcpherson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Elizabeth
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9450
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,117 students.
What is the rank of Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District is ranked #162 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson School District?
75% of Mcpherson School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcpherson School District?
Mcpherson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Mcpherson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,369 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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