North Lyon County

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Americus, Kansas - 2 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks North Lyon County #50 of 252 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,294 per pupil, North Lyon County ranks #51 of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

343
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,294
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Lyon County operates 2 public schools serving 343 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Lyon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,294 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 38.2% local, 56.9% state, and 4.9% 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 68/100, ranked #50 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 162.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 34.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Nlc Elementary School, enrolling 223 students (69% of the district's total enrollment).

Nlc Elementary School accounts for 65.0% of all North Lyon County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Lyon County a distant remainder — means North Lyon County-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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

North Lyon County student-counselor ratio is 163:1 — 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

North Lyon County chronic absenteeism rate is 34.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
56.9%
State
38.2%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
50 / 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 2 schools in North Lyon County.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

162.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Lyon County

School Enrollment
Nlc Elementary School
223
Northern Heights
102

How North Lyon County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ellis Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Waconda Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Spearville Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Canton-Galva Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
St John-Hudson Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Lyon County'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 North Lyon County?

North Lyon County has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 343 students.

How much does North Lyon County spend per student?

North Lyon County spends $18,294 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #50 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of North Lyon County?

North Lyon County students are 91.8% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Lyon County?

North Lyon County has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #50 out of 252 districts in Kansas.