Salina

Located at 1511 Gypsum in Salina, Kansas, the Salina public school district serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within a remote town setting. Operating as an open, traditional public school system, the district encompasses 13 operational schools offering comprehensive programming from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded options. Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a vibrant student population of 6,737 pupils—comprising 3,449 male and 3,288 female students. The student body reflects a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds, including prominent Hispanic, multiracial, Black, Asian, and Native American student communities across the Salina metropolitan area.

To support academic growth and student well-being across its facilities, the district benefits from a robust employment structure totaling more than 2,910 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional delivery is spearheaded by a dedicated faculty of over 1,031 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by 461 instructional aides and approximately 1,418 support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and student assistance services. This substantial staffing capacity ensures that students receive attentive instruction and comprehensive institutional backing. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details about academic programming, policies, or enrollment can contact the district directly at (785) 309-4700 or visit their official portal at www.usd305.com.