How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Blue Valley | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Overland Park, Kansas | Independence, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 22,384 | 2,059 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Blue Valley | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,186 | $14,453 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 47.4% | 71.5% |
| Local Revenue | 47.9% | 19.8% |
Blue Valley
Federal State Local
Independence
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Blue Valley | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 67.5% |
| African American | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 15.0% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.9% | 60.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Blue Valley | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 393.2:1 | 285.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.0% | 17.9% |
School Types
Blue Valley
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Independence
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.