Marais Des Cygnes Valley

Melvern, Kansas — 3 schools

203
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,330
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marais Des Cygnes Valley operates 3 public schools serving 203 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 175 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Osage County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,330 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 21.8% local, 66.1% state, and 12.1% 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 $93,440 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 83/100, ranked #3 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 61.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 11.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.9% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem accounts for 49.7% of all Marais Des Cygnes Valley student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Marais Des Cygnes 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

Marais Des Cygnes Valley school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Marais Des Cygnes Valley school enrollment ranges from 35 students (lowest) to 87 students (highest), a spread of 52 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marais Des Cygnes Valley has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Marais Des Cygnes Valley student-counselor ratio is 62:1 — 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

Marais Des Cygnes Valley chronic absenteeism rate is 11.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
66.1%
State
21.8%
Local

Funding Equity

83
Equity Score
3 / 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 Osage County county, where this district is located.

$792
Studio/mo
$820
1 BR/mo
$1,057
2 BR/mo
$1,392
3 BR/mo
$1,411
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$93,440
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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley.

White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 3.8%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

61.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Marais Des Cygnes Valley

School Enrollment
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
87
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
53
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 203 students.

How much does Marais Des Cygnes Valley spend per student?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley spends $21,330 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #3 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Marais Des Cygnes Valley?

The average teacher salary in Marais Des Cygnes Valley is $93,440 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Marais Des Cygnes Valley?

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

What is the demographic composition of Marais Des Cygnes Valley?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley students are 90.9% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marais Des Cygnes Valley?

Marais Des Cygnes Valley has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #3 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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