Fredonia

The Fredonia school district in Kansas consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Lincoln Elementary and Fredonia Early Learning Center) and one junior/senior high school (Fredonia Junior/Senior High School). The data reveals a mixed performance across the district, with Lincoln Elementary standing out as a relatively stronger-performing school compared to the junior/senior high school.

Lincoln Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades. The school is ranked 295 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance. In contrast, Fredonia Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 232 out of 327 Kansas high schools in 2022-2023 to 322 out of 332 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have also fallen well below the state averages.

The data also reveals potential funding disparities within the district. Fredonia Early Learning Center had the highest spending per student at $11,383 in 2018-2019, compared to $10,293 for Lincoln Elementary and $10,668 for Fredonia Junior/Senior High School. This suggests a potential focus on early childhood education, but the declining performance at the high school level raises questions about the effective allocation of resources across the district.