School District · Kansas
Emporia Unified School District 253
📍 Emporia, KS · Lyon County · NCES LEAID 2005940
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1008, Emporia, KS 66801
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2005940
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Emporia Unified School District 2531 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Emporia Unified School District 253?▼
Emporia Unified School District 253 serves 1 zip code: 66801. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Emporia Unified School District 253 rated?▼
Emporia Unified School District 253 has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 12th percentile among Kansas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kansas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Emporia Unified School District 253?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,357 students across 8 schools for Emporia Unified School District 253.
What grades does Emporia Unified School District 253 serve?▼
Emporia Unified School District 253 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Emporia Unified School District 253?▼
You can reach Emporia Unified School District 253 by phone at (620)341-2200 or by mail at P.O. Box 1008, Emporia, KS 66801. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Emporia Unified School District 253
Emporia Unified School District 253 is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Kansas, primarily in Lyon County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 12th percentile among Kansas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kansas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (620)341-2200 before making a housing decision.