How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arkansas City | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas City, Kansas | Overland Park, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,887 | 22,384 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 16.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arkansas City | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,425 | $16,186 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 81.1% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 12.1% | 47.9% |
Arkansas City
Federal State Local
Blue Valley
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arkansas City | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 66.9% |
| African American | 2.6% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.0% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.3% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arkansas City | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 486.7:1 | 393.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.3% | 15.0% |
School Types
Arkansas City
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.