Argonia Public Schools

District Overview
Argonia Public Schools is an active, independent public school district headquartered at 202 E. Allen in Argonia, Kansas. Serving students across a comprehensive academic continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates two instructional facilities designed to support early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. Geographically situated in a rural, remote setting outside the broader Wichita metropolitan area, the district plays a vital role in its local community by offering accessible, standard public education without charter affiliation or supervisory union oversight.

With a total enrollment of 149 students, Argonia Public Schools fosters an intimate, closely-knit educational environment marked by small class sizes throughout each grade level. The district's academic and operational framework is anchored by a dedicated team of nearly 36 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by instructional aides and specialized support personnel that bring the total staffing context to approximately 65 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable student-to-staff dynamic offers tailored instructional attention for learners and provides educational researchers with a compelling model of small-scale rural district management. Families and researchers seeking further details can explore district initiatives online at www.argonia359.org or connect directly via telephone at (620) 435-6311.
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Total Schools
149
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Argonia Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White119
Hispanic13
Black2
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    119 (79.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (8.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Argonia Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:149*
Teachers (FTE):35.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.2
Schools in Argonia Public Schools
Found 2 Schools