How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherokee | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cherokee, Kansas | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 458 | 22,015 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherokee | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,673 | $17,507 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 15.6% |
| State Revenue | 72.8% | 70.8% |
| Local Revenue | 19.4% | 13.6% |
Cherokee
Federal State Local
Kansas City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherokee | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 9.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 22.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 56.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.1% | 74.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherokee | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 235.3:1 | 346.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 50.4% |
School Types
Cherokee
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kansas City
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.