How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Barnes | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barnes, Kansas | Overland Park, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 490 | 22,384 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 16.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Barnes | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,580 | $16,186 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 61.4% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 31.1% | 47.9% |
Barnes
Federal State Local
Blue Valley
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Barnes | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 66.9% |
| African American | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.6% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Barnes | Blue Valley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 259:1 | 393.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.5% | 15.0% |
School Types
Barnes
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.