How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chanute Public Schools | Paola |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chanute, Kansas | Paola, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,818 | 1,815 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chanute Public Schools | Paola |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,899 | $22,404 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 71.1% | 38.7% |
| Local Revenue | 21.3% | 52.0% |
Chanute Public Schools
Federal State Local
Paola
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chanute Public Schools | Paola |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 87.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.3% | 31.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chanute Public Schools | Paola |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 271.7:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.1% | 16.2% |
School Types
Chanute Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Paola
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.