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Emporia School District

1700 West 7th
Emporia, KS 66801-2424
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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.
Public Schools in Emporia School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), 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
1,340 Schools
# Students
4,399 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#251 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
31%
24%
32%
27%
31%
89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
49%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
43%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,953 is higher than the state median of $16,276. 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 $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,953
$16,276
Spending / Student
$25,165
$17,192

Best Emporia School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timmerman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2282
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
W A White Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Emporia Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Logan Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2276
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Emporia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-2365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

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 #248 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 20%), 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 $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,399 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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