Seaman

Topeka, Kansas — 7 schools

3,895
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$12,707
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Seaman operates 7 public schools serving 3,895 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,692 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Shawnee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,707 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 20.7% local, 70.3% state, and 9.0% 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 $76,627 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #222 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 378.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.7% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% African American across the district's schools.

Seaman High accounts for 32.2% of all Seaman student enrollment

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

Seaman school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities

Seaman school enrollment ranges from 278 students (lowest) to 1,190 students (highest), a spread of 912 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Seaman student-counselor ratio is 378:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Seaman chronic absenteeism rate is 24.1% — 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 Seaman is typically wider than the Seaman-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
70.3%
State
20.7%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
222 / 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 Shawnee County county, where this district is located.

$792
Studio/mo
$820
1 BR/mo
$1,057
2 BR/mo
$1,392
3 BR/mo
$1,411
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,627
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 7 schools in Seaman.

White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
378.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Seaman

School Enrollment
Seaman High
1,190
Seaman Middle School
560
Logan Elementary
558
Northern Hills Elementary
408
West Indianola Elem
395
Elmont Elem
303
North Fairview
278

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Seaman?

Seaman has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,895 students.

How much does Seaman spend per student?

Seaman spends $12,707 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #222 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Seaman?

The average teacher salary in Seaman is $76,627 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Seaman?

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

What is the demographic composition of Seaman?

Seaman students are 78.7% White, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Seaman?

Seaman has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #222 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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