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Turner-Kansas City

Kansas · Public School District
8
Schools
3,880
Students
$17,226
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
73.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
74.0%
Graduation Rate
-12.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Turner-Kansas City is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,880 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,226 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Junction ElementaryPK–05245
Midland TrailPK–06494
Oak Grove ElemPK–05526
Turner ElemPK–05565
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Turner Middle School06–08571
Turner Sixth Grade Academy06–06293
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beyond the Bell09–1215
Turner High09–121,171
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,226+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
13%
State
75.7%
Local (property tax)
13.1%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 76% 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
8
Schools
3,880
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,226 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.0%, graduation is 12.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Turner-Kansas City?
Turner-Kansas City has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,880 students.
What is the graduation rate for Turner-Kansas City?
The graduation rate is 74.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Turner-Kansas City spend per student?
Turner-Kansas City spends $17,226 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Turner-Kansas City?
74% of students in Turner-Kansas City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Turner-Kansas City?
No, Turner-Kansas City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Turner-Kansas City serve?
Turner-Kansas City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Turner-Kansas City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Turner-Kansas City 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.