Parsons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,334 students in Parsons School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Parsons School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Parsons 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
22%
# Black Students
128 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
736 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
55%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
261 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
96
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,788 in this school district is less 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 $14,301 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Parsons School District?
Parsons School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,334 students.
What is the rank of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District is ranked #203 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons School District?
55% of Parsons School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parsons School District?
Parsons School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Parsons School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
