Caney Valley

Caney, Kansas — 3 schools

784
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,661
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Caney Valley operates 3 public schools serving 784 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 798 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,661 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 19.6% local, 73.4% state, and 7.0% 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 $71,492 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #132 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 266:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.1% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Lincoln Memorial Elem accounts for 57.4% of all Caney Valley student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Caney Valley-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

Caney Valley school enrollment varies 92× across entities

Caney Valley school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 458 students (highest), a spread of 453 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Caney Valley student-counselor ratio is 266:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Caney Valley is typically wider than the Caney Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Caney Valley chronic absenteeism rate is 27.6% — 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 Caney Valley is typically wider than the Caney Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
73.4%
State
19.6%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
132 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$643
Studio/mo
$668
1 BR/mo
$877
2 BR/mo
$1,101
3 BR/mo
$1,417
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,492
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 3 schools in Caney Valley.

White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Multiracial 2.2%
Other 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

266:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Caney Valley

School Enrollment
Lincoln Memorial Elem
458
Caney Valley High
335
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caney Valley?

Caney Valley has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 784 students.

How much does Caney Valley spend per student?

Caney Valley spends $13,661 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #132 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Caney Valley?

The average teacher salary in Caney Valley is $71,492 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Caney Valley?

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

What is the demographic composition of Caney Valley?

Caney Valley students are 85.1% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Caney Valley?

Caney Valley has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #132 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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