Rawlins County

Atwood, Kansas — 2 schools

384
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,346
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rawlins County operates 2 public schools serving 384 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 361 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rawlins County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,346 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 29.2% local, 63.5% state, and 7.3% 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 $84,066 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #191 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 260.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.5% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Rawlins County Elementary accounts for 58.2% of all Rawlins County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rawlins County-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

Rawlins County student-counselor ratio is 260:1 — 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 Rawlins County is typically wider than the Rawlins County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Rawlins County chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — 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 Rawlins County is typically wider than the Rawlins 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?

7.3%
Federal
63.5%
State
29.2%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
191 / 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 Rawlins County county, where this district is located.

$697
Studio/mo
$726
1 BR/mo
$952
2 BR/mo
$1,141
3 BR/mo
$1,385
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,066
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 2 schools in Rawlins County.

White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

260.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rawlins County

School Enrollment
Rawlins County Elementary
210
Rawlins County Jr/Sr High School
151

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rawlins County?

Rawlins County has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 384 students.

How much does Rawlins County spend per student?

Rawlins County spends $16,346 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #191 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Rawlins County?

The average teacher salary in Rawlins County is $84,066 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rawlins County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Rawlins County?

Rawlins County students are 85.5% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rawlins County?

Rawlins County has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #191 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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