Piper-Kansas City

Kansas City, Kansas — 4 schools

2,780
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,909
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Piper-Kansas City operates 4 public schools serving 2,780 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,835 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wyandotte County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,909 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 31.4% local, 63.0% state, and 5.7% 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 $71,151 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #248 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 316.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.8% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% African American across the district's schools.

Piper High accounts for 32.2% of all Piper-Kansas City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Piper-Kansas City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Piper-Kansas City student-counselor ratio is 316:1 — 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 Piper-Kansas City is typically wider than the Piper-Kansas City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Piper-Kansas City chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — 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 Piper-Kansas City is typically wider than the Piper-Kansas City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.7%
Federal
63.0%
State
31.4%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
248 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wyandotte County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,151
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 4 schools in Piper-Kansas City.

White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 14.8%
Asian 9.4%
Multiracial 8.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
316.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Piper-Kansas City

School Enrollment
Piper High
913
Piper Middle
680
Piper Prairie Elementary
644
Piper Creek Elementary
598

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Piper-Kansas City?

Piper-Kansas City has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,780 students.

How much does Piper-Kansas City spend per student?

Piper-Kansas City spends $12,909 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #248 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Piper-Kansas City?

The average teacher salary in Piper-Kansas City is $71,151 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Piper-Kansas City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Piper-Kansas City?

Piper-Kansas City students are 50.8% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% African American, 9.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Piper-Kansas City?

Piper-Kansas City has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #248 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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