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Arkansas City

Kansas · Public School District
8
Schools
2,887
Students
$14,425
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
69.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Arkansas City is a public school district in Kansas serving 2,887 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,425 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams ElemPK–05297
C 4 ElemPK–05110
Frances Willard ElemPK–05276
I X L ElemPK–05197
Jefferson ElemPK–05269
Roosevelt ElemPK–05208
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arkansas City Middle Sch06–08685
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arkansas City High09–12845
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,425Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
12%
State
81.1%
Local (property tax)
12.1%
Federal
6.8%

State funding accounts for 81% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,887
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,887 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arkansas City?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arkansas City spend per student?
Arkansas City spends $14,425 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Arkansas City?
70% of students in Arkansas City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Arkansas City?
No, Arkansas City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Arkansas City serve?
Arkansas City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Arkansas City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Arkansas City is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.