Bucklin

Bucklin, Kansas — 2 schools

226
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,127
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bucklin operates 2 public schools serving 226 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 195 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,127 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 25.6% local, 65.5% state, and 9.0% 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 $91,335 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #30 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 97.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.2% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bucklin Elem accounts for 70.8% of all Bucklin student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bucklin-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Bucklin student-counselor ratio is 98:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Bucklin chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 Bucklin is typically wider than the Bucklin-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
65.5%
State
25.6%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
30 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$668
Studio/mo
$739
1 BR/mo
$969
2 BR/mo
$1,256
3 BR/mo
$1,384
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,335
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 2 schools in Bucklin.

White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

97.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bucklin

School Enrollment
Bucklin Elem
138
Bucklin High
57

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bucklin?

Bucklin has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 226 students.

How much does Bucklin spend per student?

Bucklin spends $18,127 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #30 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Bucklin?

The average teacher salary in Bucklin is $91,335 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bucklin?

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

What is the demographic composition of Bucklin?

Bucklin students are 82.2% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bucklin?

Bucklin has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #30 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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