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Goddard

Kansas · Public School District
12
Schools
6,310
Students
$14,894
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
26.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Goddard is a public school district in Kansas serving 6,310 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,894 is near the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower High School09–121,002
Goddard High09–12948
USD 265 - Goddard Virtual School06–1234
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,894Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
29%
State
62.4%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
8.2%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
12
Schools
6,310
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goddard?
Goddard has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,310 students.
What is the graduation rate for Goddard?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Goddard spend per student?
Goddard spends $14,894 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Goddard?
27% of students in Goddard qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Goddard?
No, Goddard does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Goddard serve?
Goddard serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Goddard?
The median opportunity score across schools in Goddard is 51/100. 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.