Wichita School District

The Wichita School District is located in Wichita, KS and includes 90 schools that serve 46,938 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Wichita School District spends $8,896 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Wichita School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KS state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Wichita School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Wichita School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Wichita School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.