Augusta

Augusta, Kansas — 5 schools

2,063
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,389
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Augusta operates 5 public schools serving 2,063 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,905 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Butler County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,389 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.2% local, 73.8% state, and 6.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,000 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #231 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 438.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.7% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Augusta Sr High accounts for 31.2% of all Augusta student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Augusta-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Augusta school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Augusta school enrollment ranges from 256 students (lowest) to 594 students (highest), a spread of 338 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Augusta student-counselor ratio is 438:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Augusta chronic absenteeism rate is 21.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Augusta is typically wider than the Augusta-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.0%
Federal
73.8%
State
20.2%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
231 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Butler County county, where this district is located.

$782
Studio/mo
$849
1 BR/mo
$1,099
2 BR/mo
$1,444
3 BR/mo
$1,784
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,000
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Augusta.

White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Multiracial 6.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

438.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Augusta

School Enrollment
Augusta Sr High
594
Augusta Middle School
445
Ewalt Elementary
310
Lincoln Elem
300
Garfield Elem
256

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Augusta?

Augusta has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 2,063 students.

How much does Augusta spend per student?

Augusta spends $12,389 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #231 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Augusta?

The average teacher salary in Augusta is $63,000 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Augusta?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butler County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Augusta?

Augusta students are 82.7% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Augusta?

Augusta has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #231 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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