How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Herington | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Herington, Kansas | Smith Center, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 450 | 453 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Herington | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,113 | $15,254 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 76.5% | 65.1% |
| Local Revenue | 16.7% | 27.9% |
Herington
Federal State Local
Smith Center
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Herington | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 89.7% |
| African American | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.9% | 39.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Herington | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 217:1 | 234:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.4% | 16.9% |
School Types
Herington
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Smith Center
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.