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Salina

Kansas · Public School District
13
Schools
6,724
Students
$20,546
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
59.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
87.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Salina is a public school district in Kansas serving 6,724 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,546 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coronado ElemPK–05394
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolPK–05372
Heusner ElemPK–05414
Meadowlark Ridge ElemPK–05409
Oakdale ElemPK–05290
Schilling ElemPK–05408
Stewart ElemPK–05417
Sunset ElemPK–05387
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakewood Middle School06–08688
Salina South Middle06–08811
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Salina High Central09–12944
Salina High South09–121,102
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Salina Virtual Innovation AcademyKG–1288
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,546+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
33%
State
52.9%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal
13.8%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (33%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,724
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.2%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,546 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salina?
Salina has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,724 students.
What is the graduation rate for Salina?
The graduation rate is 87.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Salina spend per student?
Salina spends $20,546 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Salina?
60% of students in Salina qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Salina?
No, Salina does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Salina serve?
Salina serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Salina?
The median opportunity score across schools in Salina is 49/100. 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.