How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mcpherson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mcpherson, Kansas | Olathe, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,311 | 29,034 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mcpherson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,683 | $14,650 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.7% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 45.2% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 43.1% | 37.2% |
Mcpherson
Federal State Local
Olathe
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mcpherson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 60.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 27.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mcpherson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 201 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 248.9:1 | 337.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 19.5% |
School Types
Mcpherson
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Olathe
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.