How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garden City | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garden City, Kansas | Olathe, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 7,304 | 29,034 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garden City | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,751 | $15,538 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 68.1% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 22.3% | 37.2% |
Garden City
Federal State Local
Olathe
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garden City | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 60.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.2% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.7% | 27.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garden City | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 201 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 340.3:1 | 337.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 19.5% |
School Types
Garden City
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.