Best Public Schools in Attica, KS

The city of Attica, Kansas is home to two schools - Puls Elementary and Attica High, both serving students in the Attica school district. While Puls Elementary has a relatively large enrollment of 124 students, Attica High is much smaller with only 37 students.

Puls Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 267th to 575th out of 660-656 Kansas elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school performs below the state average on most KAP test proficiency rates, especially in 8th grade, and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%. However, Puls Elementary spends around $15,752 per student, which is higher than the state average. In contrast, Attica High has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Kansas high schools over the past 3 years, but maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5%. Like Puls Elementary, Attica High also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and spends around $15,663 per student, which is higher than the state average.

One notable difference between the two schools is their student-teacher ratios. Puls Elementary has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio, while Attica High has a very low 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. This stark contrast suggests differences in staffing models and resource allocation that could be further explored to understand their impact on educational outcomes in the district.