How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Colby Public Schools | Garnett |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colby, Kansas | Garnett, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 964 | 961 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 10:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Colby Public Schools | Garnett |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,964 | $13,707 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| State Revenue | 58.1% | 68.6% |
| Local Revenue | 35.6% | 24.8% |
Colby Public Schools
Federal State Local
Garnett
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Colby Public Schools | Garnett |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 95.0% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.7% | 44.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Colby Public Schools | Garnett |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 371:1 | 366.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 17.1% |
School Types
Colby Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Garnett
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.