How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | South Barber |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melvern, Kansas | Kiowa, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 203 | 216 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | South Barber |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,291 | $18,375 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 7.5% |
| State Revenue | 66.1% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 21.8% | 28.6% |
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Federal State Local
South Barber
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | South Barber |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 90.7% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 50.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marais Des Cygnes Valley | South Barber |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 89.5:1 | 131:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 12.4% |
School Types
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
South Barber
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.