Attica

Summary:

The Attica school district in Kansas has two schools - Puls Elementary and Attica High School. Puls Elementary is the larger of the two, with 124 students compared to 37 at the high school. However, the high school has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 5.5, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

Academically, both schools are underperforming compared to state averages. Puls Elementary has lower proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science, while Attica High School struggles particularly in Science. Both schools are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Kansas and have 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Attendance is a concern, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5% at both schools. However, Attica High School maintains a relatively strong 89.5% 4-year graduation rate. The schools have similar per-student spending levels, around $15,700. Overall, the data suggests the schools in Attica are facing academic challenges that may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

District Detail

718 N Main
Attica, KS 67009

(620) 254-7915

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 169

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Puls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	718 N. Main	Attica	67009	Harper County	Attica	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 254-7915	122	8	15.5	60.7%	108 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	52	318^th of 656 public elementary schools	51.5%		57.3	267^th of 653 public elementary schools	59.1%	51	57.1	33.3	18.2	38.7	50.0	40.0	0.0	37.7	0.0	10.5	$17,722	$1,370	$16,352
Attica High	Public	9-12	718 N Main	Attica	67009	Harper County	Attica	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 254-7915	47	11	4.4	40.4%	42 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$22,483	$1,808	$20,675

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chaparral Schools	10.46 mi	4	113^th
Barber County North	19.41 mi	2	116^th
South Barber	20.59 mi	2	67^th
Kingman - Norwich	25.53 mi	7	103^rd
Argonia Public Schools	25.61 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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