How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Nickerson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hutchinson, Kansas | Olathe, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,089 | 29,034 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Nickerson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,114 | $15,538 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 76.8% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 14.9% | 37.2% |
Nickerson
Federal State Local
Olathe
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Nickerson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 60.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 27.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Nickerson | Olathe |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 201 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 193.4:1 | 337.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 19.5% |
School Types
Nickerson
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.