Lebo-Waverly

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Waverly, Kansas - 4 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Lebo-Waverly #66 of 252 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,942 per pupil, Lebo-Waverly ranks #83 of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

497
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,942
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lebo-Waverly operates 4 public schools serving 497 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 combined 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 Coffey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,942 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.6% local, 71.5% state, and 6.9% 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 64/100, ranked #66 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 304:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Waverly High, with a diversity index of 19.5/100.

Its largest campus is Lebo Elem, enrolling 159 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Lebo Elem accounts for 30.8% of all Lebo-Waverly student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Lebo-Waverly-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Lebo-Waverly student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — 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 Lebo-Waverly is typically wider than the Lebo-Waverly-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lebo-Waverly 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 Lebo-Waverly is typically wider than the Lebo-Waverly-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.9%
Federal
71.5%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
66 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Lebo-Waverly.

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 17.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lebo-Waverly's schools, below the Kansas average of 39.4.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Waverly High 19.5
  2. 2 Lebo High 19.1
  3. 3 Waverly Elem 17.8
  4. 4 Lebo Elem 14.2

Programs & Resources

304:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lebo-Waverly

School Enrollment
Lebo Elem
159
Waverly Elem
136
Lebo High
117
Waverly High
105

How Lebo-Waverly Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Moundridge Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Oswego Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Barnes Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Remington-Whitewater Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Sedgwick Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lebo-Waverly?

Lebo-Waverly has 4 schools, including 4 combined. Total enrollment is 497 students.

How much does Lebo-Waverly spend per student?

Lebo-Waverly spends $16,942 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #66 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Lebo-Waverly?

Lebo-Waverly students are 90.5% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lebo-Waverly?

Lebo-Waverly has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #66 out of 252 districts in Kansas.