Sedgwick Public Schools

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Sedgwick, Kansas - 2 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Sedgwick Public Schools #168 of 250 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,362 per pupil, Sedgwick Public Schools ranks #209 of 285 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

507
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,362
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sedgwick Public Schools operates 2 public schools serving 507 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 Harvey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,362 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 13.6% local, 79.4% state, and 7.0% 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 42/100, ranked #168 of 250 in Kansas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 260.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.1% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is R L Wright Elem, enrolling 283 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

R L Wright Elem accounts for 54.3% of all Sedgwick Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sedgwick Public Schools a distant remainder — means Sedgwick Public Schools-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

Sedgwick Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 261:1 — 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 Sedgwick Public Schools is typically wider than the Sedgwick Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Sedgwick Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — 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 Sedgwick Public Schools is typically wider than the Sedgwick Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
79.4%
State
13.6%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
168 / 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 Sedgwick Public Schools.

White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

260.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sedgwick Public Schools

School Enrollment
R L Wright Elem
283
Sedgwick High
238

How Sedgwick Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Marion-Florence Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Oswego Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Atchison Co Comm Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Moundridge Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lebo-Waverly Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Sedgwick Public Schools'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 Sedgwick Public Schools?

Sedgwick Public Schools has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 507 students.

How much does Sedgwick Public Schools spend per student?

Sedgwick Public Schools spends $13,362 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #168 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Sedgwick Public Schools?

Sedgwick Public Schools students are 82.1% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sedgwick Public Schools?

Sedgwick Public Schools has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #168 out of 250 districts in Kansas.