Circle operates 6 public schools serving 2,062 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 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 2,091 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 $16,077 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 43.0% local, 50.9% 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 $61,200 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #234 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 298.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.0% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.
Circle High accounts for 28.9% of all Circle student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Circle-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.
Circle school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities
Circle school enrollment ranges from 274 students (lowest) to 604 students (highest), a spread of 330 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.
Circle student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — 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 Circle is typically wider than the Circle-aggregate figure suggests.
Circle chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — 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 Circle is typically wider than the Circle-aggregate figure suggests.
Circle has 6 schools, including 1 high, 4 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,062 students.
How much does Circle spend per student?
Circle spends $16,077 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #234 in Kansas.
What is the average teacher salary in Circle?
The average teacher salary in Circle is $61,200 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Circle?
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 Circle?
Circle students are 82.0% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Circle?
Circle has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #234 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.