How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Altoona-Midway | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, Kansas | Overland Park, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 145 | 22,384 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Altoona-Midway | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,036 | $12,217 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 63.5% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 47.9% |
Altoona-Midway
Federal State Local
Blue Valley
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Altoona-Midway | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 66.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.8% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Altoona-Midway | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 151:1 | 393.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 15.0% |
School Types
Altoona-Midway
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Blue Valley
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.