St Francis Comm Sch

St Francis, Kansas — 2 schools

304
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,458
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

St Francis Comm Sch operates 2 public schools serving 304 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 297 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cheyenne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,458 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 27.3% local, 65.0% state, and 7.7% 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 $79,983 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #129 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 414.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.5% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

St Francis High accounts for 55.2% of all St Francis Comm Sch student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means St Francis Comm Sch-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

St Francis Comm Sch student-counselor ratio is 415:1 — 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

St Francis Comm Sch chronic absenteeism rate is 33.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
65.0%
State
27.3%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
129 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$643
Studio/mo
$682
1 BR/mo
$877
2 BR/mo
$1,052
3 BR/mo
$1,249
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,983
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 St Francis Comm Sch.

White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

414.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in St Francis Comm Sch

School Enrollment
St Francis High
164
St Francis Elem
133

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St Francis Comm Sch?

St Francis Comm Sch has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 304 students.

How much does St Francis Comm Sch spend per student?

St Francis Comm Sch spends $16,458 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #129 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in St Francis Comm Sch?

The average teacher salary in St Francis Comm Sch is $79,983 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near St Francis Comm Sch?

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

What is the demographic composition of St Francis Comm Sch?

St Francis Comm Sch students are 81.5% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for St Francis Comm Sch?

St Francis Comm Sch has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #129 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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