How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baxter Springs | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baxter Springs, Kansas | Shawnee Mission, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 893 | 26,618 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 45 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baxter Springs | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,424 | $15,904 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| State Revenue | 81.5% | 54.4% |
| Local Revenue | 13.1% | 37.7% |
Baxter Springs
Federal State Local
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baxter Springs | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% | 22.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.7% | 31.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baxter Springs | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 105 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 156.1:1 | 433.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 17.2% |
School Types
Baxter Springs
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
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.