How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newton | Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, Kansas | Pittsburg, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 3,215 | 3,390 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newton | Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,994 | $12,501 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 63.5% | 76.3% |
| Local Revenue | 28.9% | 15.0% |
Newton
Federal State Local
Pittsburg
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newton | Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 57.8% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.4% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 62.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newton | Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 173.7:1 | 342.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 18.8% |
School Types
Newton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Pittsburg
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.