Kiowa County

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Greensburg, Kansas - 3 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Kiowa County #206 of 250 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,838 per pupil, Kiowa County ranks #135 of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

432
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,838
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kiowa County operates 3 public schools serving 432 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kiowa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,838 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.4% local, 61.0% state, and 5.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #206 of 250 in Kansas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 196.7:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 7.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.5% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is 21st Century Learning Academy/Kiowa County, enrolling 134 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

21st Century Learning Academy/Kiowa County accounts for 31.0% of all Kiowa County student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Kiowa County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Kiowa County student-counselor ratio is 197:1 — 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

Kiowa County chronic absenteeism rate is 7.3% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.6%
Federal
61.0%
State
33.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
206 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Kiowa County.

White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

196.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kiowa County

School Enrollment
21st Century Learning Academy/Kiowa County
134
Kiowa County High School
131
Kiowa County Elem/Jr. High
130

How Kiowa County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ell-Saline Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Inman Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lyndon Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Valley Heights Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Jefferson County North Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kiowa County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Kansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kiowa County?

Kiowa County has 3 schools, including 2 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 432 students.

How much does Kiowa County spend per student?

Kiowa County spends $14,838 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #206 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Kiowa County?

Kiowa County students are 85.5% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kiowa County?

Kiowa County has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #206 out of 250 districts in Kansas.