How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, Kansas | Olathe, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 942 | 29,034 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,040 | $15,538 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 70.7% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 22.3% | 37.2% |
Columbus
Federal State Local
Olathe
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 60.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.8% | 27.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 201 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 310.8:1 | 337.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 19.5% |
School Types
Columbus
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Olathe
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.