How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence | Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Kansas | Wichita, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,059 | 46,796 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence | Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,453 | $17,357 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 71.5% | 70.9% |
| Local Revenue | 19.8% | 17.2% |
Independence
Federal State Local
Wichita
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence | Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 29.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 37.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.9% | 74.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence | Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 68 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 285.5:1 | 409.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 33.1% |
School Types
Independence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wichita
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.