How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kansas City | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, Kansas | Topeka, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 22,015 | 12,858 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kansas City | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,507 | $17,260 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 70.8% | 72.4% |
| Local Revenue | 13.6% | 13.8% |
Kansas City
Federal State Local
Topeka Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kansas City | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 32.3% |
| African American | 22.8% | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 37.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 14.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.5% | 70.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kansas City | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 346.1:1 | 259.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.4% | 37.5% |
School Types
Kansas City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Topeka Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.