How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Syracuse | West Elk |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Syracuse, Kansas | Howard, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 549 | 551 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 34.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Syracuse | West Elk |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,255 | $22,479 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 72.7% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.2% | 36.2% |
Syracuse
Federal State Local
West Elk
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Syracuse | West Elk |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.0% | 73.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.6% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.6% | 54.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Syracuse | West Elk |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 226:1 | 1783:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.1% | 32.9% |
School Types
Syracuse
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
West Elk
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.