Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Valley Center Pub Sch

Kansas · Public School District
7
Schools
3,195
Students
$15,568
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
39.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
94.5%
Graduation Rate
+8.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Valley Center Pub Sch is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,195 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,568 is near the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abilene ElemPK–03259
Valley Center Intermediate School04–05480
West ElemKG–03287
Wheatland ElemKG–03346
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Valley Center Middle School06–08761
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Valley Center High09–12995
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
The Learning CenterKG–1267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,568Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
34%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
6.5%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
7
Schools
3,195
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.5%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.5% graduation rate — 8.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Valley Center Pub Sch has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,195 students.
What is the graduation rate for Valley Center Pub Sch?
The graduation rate is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Valley Center Pub Sch spend per student?
Valley Center Pub Sch spends $15,568 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Valley Center Pub Sch?
40% of students in Valley Center Pub Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Valley Center Pub Sch?
No, Valley Center Pub Sch does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Valley Center Pub Sch serve?
Valley Center Pub Sch serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.