Coffeyville

The schools in Coffeyville, Kansas, include 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual program), serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals that the schools in this district face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Community Elementary has the largest student population with 1,022 students, but it has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past 3 years. In contrast, Field Kindley High has a relatively small student population of 454 students and has also consistently performed in the bottom half of Kansas high schools, but it boasts a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate.

Across all schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with Community Elementary having the lowest proficiency rates. The schools in Coffeyville serve a high-need population, with 55.73% to 74.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.5% to 19.5%. While spending per student is slightly above the state average, the overall low performance of the schools suggests that the funding may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific challenges faced by the district.