Osborne County

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Osborne, Kansas - 2 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks Osborne County #133 of 250 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,912 per pupil, Osborne County ranks #182 of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

373
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,912
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Osborne County operates 2 public schools serving 373 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Osborne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,912 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.4% local, 65.9% state, and 7.8% 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 50/100, ranked #133 of 250 in Kansas against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 254:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Osborne Elem, enrolling 194 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Osborne Elem accounts for 52.0% of all Osborne County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Osborne County a distant remainder — means Osborne 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

Osborne County student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — 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 Osborne County is typically wider than the Osborne County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Osborne County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — 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 Osborne County is typically wider than the Osborne County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
65.9%
State
26.4%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
133 / 250
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 Osborne County.

White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

254:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Osborne County

School Enrollment
Osborne Elem
194
Osborne Junior/Senior High
157

How Osborne County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Solomon Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Washington Co. Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Meade Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Doniphan West Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Chetopa-St. Paul Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Osborne 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 Osborne County?

Osborne County has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 373 students.

How much does Osborne County spend per student?

Osborne County spends $13,912 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #133 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Osborne County?

Osborne County students are 97.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Osborne County?

Osborne County has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #133 out of 250 districts in Kansas.