Total enrollment
328
-107 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wathena
Kansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Wathena totals about 328 students across 3 schools (an average of 109 students per campus).
7-year change in Wathena
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 87%
% Hispanic
9%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | High | 09-12 | 181 |
| Riverside Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 143 |
| Riverside Virtual High School | High | 06-12 | 4 |
About Wathena
Public education in Wathena, Kansas runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 328 students. By footprint, Wathena sits in the compact bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Wathena average about 109 students each, 69% below the Kansas norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 328 students, decreased 25% from the 435 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 77% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Wathena discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.