Total enrollment
2,902
+27 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Arkansas City
Kansas · Public K-12
The Arkansas City public-school footprint covers 8 campuses and about 2,902 K-12 students, with an average school size near 363.
7-year change in Arkansas City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 59%
% Hispanic
36%
was 28%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 306 |
| Arkansas City High | High | 09-12 | 885 |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Middle | 06-08 | 628 |
| C 4 Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 122 |
| Frances Willard Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 281 |
| I X L Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 200 |
| Jefferson Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 261 |
| Roosevelt Elem | Elementary | PK-05 | 219 |
About Arkansas City
Arkansas City, Kansas is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,902 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,875 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,902 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 28% to 36%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Arkansas City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.