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American Schools / State detail

Kansas

Kansas spent $14,297 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #33 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,297
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#33/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.2:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
487,868
$6,975,224,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
13%
State
61%
Local
26%
Biggest districts in Kansas
  1. Wichita 46,796 $15,549
  2. Olathe 29,034 $14,314
  3. Shawnee Mission Pub Sch 26,618 $12,247
  4. Blue Valley 22,384 $12,498
  5. Kansas City 22,015 $17,611
  6. Topeka Public Schools 12,858 $17,228

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.