How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arkansas City | Great Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas City, Kansas | Great Bend, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,887 | 2,942 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arkansas City | Great Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,624 | $15,609 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| State Revenue | 81.1% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 12.1% | 29.4% |
Arkansas City
Federal State Local
Great Bend
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arkansas City | Great Bend |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 55.7% |
| African American | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.0% | 38.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.7% | 60.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arkansas City | Great Bend |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 467.7:1 | 263.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 20.7% |
School Types
Arkansas City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Great Bend
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.