How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shawnee Mission, Kansas | Valley Center, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 26,618 | 3,195 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,904 | $15,568 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| State Revenue | 54.4% | 60.0% |
| Local Revenue | 37.7% | 33.5% |
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 72.3% |
| African American | 8.0% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.9% | 37.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 105 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 433.9:1 | 268.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | 21.0% |
School Types
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Valley Center Pub Sch
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.