Top Rankings
Wamego School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,617 students in Wamego School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wamego School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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
5 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,617 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wamego School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#58 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,871 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,301 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,871
$16,295
Spending / Student
$43,301
$17,212
Best Wamego School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wamego Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Kaw Valley Road
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7682
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Wamego High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wamego School District?
Wamego School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,617 students.
What is the rank of Wamego School District?
Wamego School District is ranked #59 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wamego School District?
87% of Wamego School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wamego School District?
Wamego School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wamego School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,301 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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