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Salina School District

1511 Gypsum
Salina, KS 67402-0797
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salina 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 13 public schools serving 6,552 students in Salina School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Salina School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
13 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
6,552 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
503 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salina 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#184 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
31%
28%
32%
29%
31%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
57%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,969 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 $20,401 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
$144 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,969
$16,276
Spending / Student
$20,401
$17,192

Best Salina School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Glen Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Ray Ave
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Heusner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Schilling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #99.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #1010.
Salina High Central
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #1111.
Salina High South
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Magnolia Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salina School District?
Salina School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,552 students.
What is the rank of Salina School District?
Salina School District is ranked #187 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salina School District?
57% of Salina School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salina School District?
Salina School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Salina School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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