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Oskaloosa 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 502 students in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
502 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oskaloosa 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,942 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,351 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,942
$16,295
Spending / Student
$19,351
$17,212
Best Oskaloosa School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oskaloosa School District?
Oskaloosa School District manages 2 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Oskaloosa School District?
Oskaloosa School District is ranked #199 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 Oskaloosa School District?
92% of Oskaloosa School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oskaloosa School District?
Oskaloosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Oskaloosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,351 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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