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Mulvane

Kansas · Public School District
4
Schools
1,814
Students
$13,932
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
41.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mulvane is a public school district in Kansas serving 1,814 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,932 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mulvane Elem W D MunsonPK–02422
Mulvane Grade School03–05396
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mulvane Middle School06–08440
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mulvane High09–12556
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,932Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
22%
State
68.4%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
4
Schools
1,814
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mulvane?
Mulvane has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,814 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mulvane?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mulvane spend per student?
Mulvane spends $13,932 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mulvane?
41% of students in Mulvane qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mulvane?
No, Mulvane does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mulvane serve?
Mulvane serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mulvane?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mulvane is 44/100. 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.