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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,313 students in Parsons School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Parsons School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,313 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
56%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,529 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,008
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,529
$17,212
Best Parsons School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: 2-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Guthridge School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Gr: PK-1 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parsons School District?
Parsons School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,313 students.
What is the rank of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District is ranked #216 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 Parsons School District?
56% of Parsons School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $14,529 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
