Atchison County Community Schools

The Atchison County Community Schools district in Kansas operates two schools: Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High and Atchison County Community Elementary School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with the junior/senior high school enrolling 258 students in grades 7-12 and the elementary school serving 256 students in grades PK-6.

The data reveals that both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years. Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High has struggled with lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, the elementary school has more varied performance, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling behind. Both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

Across the district, a key concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% at both schools, which likely impacts student learning and achievement. Additionally, the data shows that the elementary school has higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the junior/senior high, which may indicate a focus on early intervention and support. Overall, the Atchison County Community Schools district faces challenges in maintaining strong academic performance and addressing issues such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among its student populations.