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Salina School District

1511 Gypsum
Salina, KS 67402
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salina School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,441 students in Salina School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Salina School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
13 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
6,441 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salina 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#184 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
31%
28%
32%
29%
31%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
55%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,347 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,753 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,347
$16,295
Spending / Student
$20,753
$17,212

Best Salina School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Salina High Central
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Salina High South
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salina School District?
Salina School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,441 students.
What is the rank of Salina School District?
Salina School District is ranked #189 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salina School District?
55% of Salina School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salina School District?
Salina School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Salina School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,753 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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