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Argonia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 137 students in Argonia 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 Argonia School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
137 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Argonia 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,883 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,460 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,883
$16,276
Spending / Student
$23,460
$17,192
Best Argonia School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6716
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Argonia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Argonia, KS 67004
(620) 435-6611
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argonia School District?
Argonia School District manages 2 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Argonia School District?
Argonia School District is ranked #184 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argonia School District?
85% of Argonia School District students are White, 8% 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 Argonia School District?
Argonia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Argonia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,460 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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