Royal Valley

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Mayetta, Kansas - 3 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Royal Valley #69 of 250 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,928 per pupil, Royal Valley ranks #180 of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

854
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,928
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Royal Valley operates 3 public schools serving 854 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 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 Jackson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,928 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 13.8% local, 72.6% state, and 13.6% 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 63/100, ranked #69 of 250 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 287.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.0% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Royal Valley Elementary, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.

Its largest campus is Royal Valley Elementary, enrolling 369 students (43% of the district's total enrollment).

Royal Valley Elementary accounts for 42.8% of all Royal Valley student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Royal Valley-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

Royal Valley student-counselor ratio is 287:1 — 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 Royal Valley is typically wider than the Royal Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Royal Valley chronic absenteeism rate is 21.7% — 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 Royal Valley is typically wider than the Royal Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
72.6%
State
13.8%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
69 / 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 3 schools in Royal Valley.

White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 9.6%
Other 25.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 62.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Royal Valley's schools, above the Kansas average of 39.4.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Royal Valley Elementary 66.7
  2. 2 Royal Valley Middle School 63.0
  3. 3 Royal Valley High 58.7

Programs & Resources

287.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Royal Valley

School Enrollment
Royal Valley Elementary
369
Royal Valley Middle School
270
Royal Valley High
223

How Royal Valley Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ft Larned Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wellsville Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Beloit Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Burlington Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Cheney Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Royal Valley'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 Royal Valley?

Royal Valley has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 854 students.

How much does Royal Valley spend per student?

Royal Valley spends $13,928 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #69 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Royal Valley?

Royal Valley students are 53.0% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Royal Valley?

Royal Valley has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #69 out of 250 districts in Kansas.