Top Rankings
Paola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,732 students in Paola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Paola School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,732 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,455 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,584 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,455
$16,295
Spending / Student
$25,584
$17,212
Best Paola School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Paola Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Paola High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paola School District?
Paola School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,732 students.
What is the rank of Paola School District?
Paola School District is ranked #108 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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: 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Paola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,584 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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