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Emporia

Kansas · Public School District
8
Schools
4,349
Students
$23,578
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
59.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Emporia is a public school district in Kansas serving 4,349 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,578 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. 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
Logan Ave ElemPK–05237
Riverside ElementaryPK–08424
Timmerman ElementaryPK–05386
Village ElemPK–05385
W A White ElemPK–05219
Walnut ElemPK–05288
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Emporia Middle School06–08900
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Emporia High09–121,510
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,578+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
26%
State
64.8%
Local (property tax)
26.0%
Federal
9.2%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
4,349
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,578 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Emporia?
Emporia has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,349 students.
What is the graduation rate for Emporia?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Emporia spend per student?
Emporia spends $23,578 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Emporia?
59% of students in Emporia qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Emporia?
No, Emporia does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Emporia serve?
Emporia serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Emporia?
The median opportunity score across schools in Emporia 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.