How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kansas City | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, Kansas | Smith Center, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 22,015 | 453 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kansas City | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,507 | $14,620 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 70.8% | 65.1% |
| Local Revenue | 13.6% | 27.9% |
Kansas City
Federal State Local
Smith Center
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kansas City | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 89.7% |
| African American | 22.8% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 1.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.5% | 39.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kansas City | Smith Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 346.1:1 | 218:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.4% | 22.0% |
School Types
Kansas City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Smith Center
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.