Schools & Families in Arkansas City
Arkansas City's school district, USD 470, serves the city and nearby rural communities across a real, compact Cowley County footprint.
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Arkansas City USD 470 serves the city plus the nearby communities of Parkerfield and Silverdale, with approximately 400 district employees and approximately 3,000 students PreK through 12th grade (base record).
The district's own stated focus
USD 470's own materials describe teaching math, science, the arts, technology, and vocational skills across its schools (base record).
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Key takeaways
- Arkansas City USD 470 serves ~3,000 PreK-12 students with ~400 district employees.
- The district serves Arkansas City plus the nearby communities of Parkerfield and Silverdale.
- Confirm current, address-specific school-district assignment and performance data directly for a target property.
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