What does per-pupil spending include?

Per-pupil spending (operating expenditure per pupil) includes teacher and staff salaries, benefits, instructional materials, building maintenance, transportation, and administrative costs. It does not include capital construction or debt service payments.

Why do some districts spend more per pupil than others?

Spending differences reflect local property tax wealth, student population needs (special education and English learner services cost more), labor market conditions (suburban districts often pay higher salaries), building age and maintenance needs, and transportation costs for geographically larger districts.

What are the main revenue sources for school districts?

School districts receive funding from three main sources: local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants like Title I and IDEA. The exact mix varies significantly by district wealth and student demographics.

Kansas City, MO

CSAKansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City MSAKansas City#1/124 Population

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How your school districts spend money and where revenue comes from.

Lee's Summit R-VIITraditional · 17,797 students

This district spends $7K per student to operate.

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Kansas City 33Traditional · 14,694 students

This district spends $10K per student to operate.

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Raytown C-2Traditional · 7,953 students

This district spends $8K per student to operate.

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Hickman Mills C-1Traditional · 4,981 students

This district spends $10K per student to operate.

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Grandview C-4Traditional · 3,689 students

This district spends $9K per student to operate.

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Center 58Traditional · 2,454 students

This district spends $9K per student to operate.

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Guadalupe Centers SchoolsCharter · 1,609 students

This district spends $12K per student to operate.

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Frontier SchoolsCharter · 1,539 students

This district spends $10K per student to operate.

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Academie LafayetteCharter · 1,352 students

This district spends $7K per student to operate.

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Crossroads Charter SchoolsCharter · 1,020 students

This district spends $11K per student to operate.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman SchoolCharter · 909 students

This district spends $13K per student to operate.

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Hogan Preparatory AcademyCharter · 901 students

This district spends $11K per student to operate.

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Kipp: Endeavor AcademyCharter · 852 students

This district spends $8K per student to operate.

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Brookside Charter Sch.Charter · 713 students

This district spends $9K per student to operate.

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Kc International AcademyCharter · 654 students

This district spends $11K per student to operate.

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Lee A. Tolbert Com. AcademyCharter · 422 students

This district spends $7K per student to operate.

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Allen VillageCharter · 422 students

This district spends $13K per student to operate.

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Scuola Vita NuovaCharter · 391 students

This district spends $9K per student to operate.

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Citizens of the World CharterCharter · 368 students

This district spends $8K per student to operate.

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Academy for Integrated ArtsCharter · 270 students

This district spends $11K per student to operate.

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Genesis School Inc.Charter · 209 students

This district spends $12K per student to operate.

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Delasalle Charter SchoolCharter · 206 students

This district spends $10K per student to operate.

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Kansas City Girls Prep AcademyCharter · 162 students

This district spends $24K per student to operate.

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Gordon Parks Elem.Charter · 114 students

This district spends $14K per student to operate.

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Hope Leadership AcademyCharter · 96 students

This district spends $11K per student to operate.

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