How do these districts compare?
| Metric | McPherson | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Location | McPherson, Kansas | Ottawa, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,311 | 2,350 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | McPherson | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,527 | $13,239 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| State Revenue | 45.2% | 70.6% |
| Local Revenue | 43.1% | 20.6% |
McPherson
Federal State Local
Ottawa
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | McPherson | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 85.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.7% | 50.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | McPherson | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 240.8:1 | 305.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 24.6% |
School Types
McPherson
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Ottawa
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.