Total enrollment
1,732
-265 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Paola
Kansas · Public K-12
In Paola, Kansas, public K-12 schools total 4 and serve approximately 1,732 students, with an average school size of 433.
7-year change in Paola
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elem | Elementary | PK-02 | 379 |
| Paola High | High | 09-12 | 567 |
| Paola Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 413 |
| Sunflower Elem | Elementary | 03-05 | 373 |
About Paola
Public education in Paola, Kansas runs across 4 schools that educates roughly 1,732 students. By footprint, Paola sits in the sparse bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Paola average about 433 students each, 22% higher than the Kansas norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 1,997 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,732 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Paola discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.