Top Rankings
Emporia 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,399 students in Emporia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51爆料s in Emporia School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,354 Schools
# Students
4,399 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Emporia 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,142 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
22%
# Black Students
46 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,889 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
240 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
219
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
269
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
270
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
406
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
325
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
347
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
227
2,493
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,953 is higher than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,165 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,953
$16,201
Spending / Student
$25,165
$17,113
Best Emporia School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmerman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
W A White Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Logan Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Emporia High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #88.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emporia School District?
Emporia School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,399 students.
What is the rank of Emporia School District?
Emporia School District is ranked #256 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Emporia School District?
49% of Emporia School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emporia School District?
Emporia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Emporia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,165 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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