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Augusta

Kansas · Public School District
5
Schools
2,028
Students
$12,569
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
44.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Augusta is a public school district in Kansas serving 2,028 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,569 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ewalt ElementaryPK–05331
Garfield ElemPK–05259
Lincoln ElemPK–05351
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Augusta Middle School06–08453
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Augusta Sr High09–12634
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,569-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
20%
State
73.8%
Local (property tax)
20.3%
Federal
6.0%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,028
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Augusta?
Augusta has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,028 students.
What is the graduation rate for Augusta?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Augusta spend per student?
Augusta spends $12,569 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Augusta?
44% of students in Augusta qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Augusta?
No, Augusta does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Augusta serve?
Augusta serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Augusta?
The median opportunity score across schools in Augusta is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.