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Lansing

Kansas · Public School District
4
Schools
2,634
Students
$13,798
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
33.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lansing 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 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,798 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lansing Elementary SchoolPK–03762
Lansing Intermediate School04–05367
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lansing Middle 6-806–08635
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lansing High 9-1209–12870
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,798Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
19%
State
73.2%
Local (property tax)
18.8%
Federal
8.0%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
34%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 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 Lansing?
Lansing has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,634 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lansing?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lansing spend per student?
Lansing spends $13,798 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lansing?
34% of students in Lansing qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lansing?
No, Lansing does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lansing serve?
Lansing serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lansing?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lansing is 41/100. 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.