How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clay County | Parsons |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clay Center, Kansas | Parsons, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,344 | 1,352 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clay County | Parsons |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,166 | $14,405 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| State Revenue | 52.9% | 80.6% |
| Local Revenue | 36.5% | 10.3% |
Clay County
Federal State Local
Parsons
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clay County | Parsons |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 54.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 19.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 61.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clay County | Parsons |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 226.1:1 | 324.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 28.3% |
School Types
Clay County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Parsons
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.