Goddard

Goddard is a city-based school district in Sedgwick County, Kansas, serving 5,979 students across 12 schools organized in a traditional structure of 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The district experienced a 5.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating contraction relative to recent history. With 333 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1, slightly above the typical Kansas range.

Academically, Goddard performs above state averages in both measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 36.7% compared to the state average of 31.5%, while reading proficiency reaches 40.7% versus 33.4% statewide. The graduation rate of 92.9% exceeds Kansas's 91.3% average. Approximately 30.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged.

Financially, Goddard operates with per-pupil spending of $19,934, notably below the state average of $23,030. Revenue composition reflects typical Kansas district patterns: 4.5% from federal sources, 62.9% from state funding, and 32.6% from local revenues. This funding structure, combined with below-average spending levels, suggests the district operates with tighter financial constraints than many Kansas districts while maintaining academic performance metrics that exceed state benchmarks. The recent enrollment decline may present ongoing budget considerations.