Total enrollment
2,902
+157 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
The Arkansas City public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,902 K-12 students, with an average school size near 363.
| 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 |
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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 6%: 2,745 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,902 in SY 2024-25.
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.