Sylvan Grove

Sylvan Grove, Kansas — 2 schools

253
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,854
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sylvan Grove operates 2 public schools serving 253 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 269 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,854 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 27.0% local, 65.4% state, and 7.6% 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 $66,285 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #112 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 197:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.6% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr accounts for 53.5% of all Sylvan Grove student enrollment

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

Sylvan Grove student-counselor ratio is 197:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Sylvan Grove chronic absenteeism rate is 21.1% — 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 Sylvan Grove is typically wider than the Sylvan Grove-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
65.4%
State
27.0%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
112 / 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 Lincoln County county, where this district is located.

$643
Studio/mo
$668
1 BR/mo
$877
2 BR/mo
$1,073
3 BR/mo
$1,276
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,285
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 Sylvan Grove.

White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

197:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sylvan Grove

School Enrollment
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr
144
Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified
125

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sylvan Grove?

Sylvan Grove has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 253 students.

How much does Sylvan Grove spend per student?

Sylvan Grove spends $15,854 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #112 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Sylvan Grove?

The average teacher salary in Sylvan Grove is $66,285 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sylvan Grove?

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

What is the demographic composition of Sylvan Grove?

Sylvan Grove students are 91.6% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sylvan Grove?

Sylvan Grove has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #112 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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