Public schools in Parsons, KS
8 open public schools with an address in Parsons, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,800
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Parsons public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Parsons, KS: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,800 students, an average of 225 per school. The largest campus is Parsons Sr High (399 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadowview Elem (367).
Parsons operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Parsons campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Parsons
Elementary schools in Parsons
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield School Parsons | 02–03 | 176 | 11.3:1 | |
| Guthridge School Parsons | 04–05 | 203 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lincoln School Parsons | PK–01 | 262 | 14.2:1 | |
| Meadowview Elem Labette County | PK–08 | 367 | 16:1 | |
| Service Valley Charter Academy Oswego · Charter | KG–08 | 106 | 9.9:1 |
Middle schools in Parsons
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Middle School Parsons | 06–08 | 273 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Parsons
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Sr High Parsons | 09–12 | 399 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Parsons
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons | 01–12 | 14 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial16.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Parsons schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,800 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parsons
How many public schools are in Parsons, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Parsons: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,800 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parsons?
Schools with an address in Parsons belong to 4 education agencies, led by Parsons (5 schools), Labette County (1 school), Oswego (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Parsons?
Parsons Sr High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parsons, with 399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parsons?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Parsons are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Service Valley Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Parsons schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parsons public schools is 11.9:1, lower than the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Parsons guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities