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Piper-Kansas City

Kansas · Public School District
4
Schools
2,634
Students
$12,909
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
26.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Piper-Kansas City is a public school district in Kansas serving 2,634 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,909 is below 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 (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Piper Creek Elementary03–05608
Piper Prairie ElementaryPK–02539
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Piper Middle06–08708
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Piper High09–12779
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,909-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
31%
State
63.0%
Local (property tax)
31.4%
Federal
5.7%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
2,634
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 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 Piper-Kansas City?
Piper-Kansas City has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,634 students.
What is the graduation rate for Piper-Kansas City?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Piper-Kansas City spend per student?
Piper-Kansas City spends $12,909 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Piper-Kansas City?
27% of students in Piper-Kansas City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Piper-Kansas City?
No, Piper-Kansas City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Piper-Kansas City serve?
Piper-Kansas City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Piper-Kansas City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Piper-Kansas City 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.