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McPherson

Kansas · Public School District
6
Schools
2,270
Students
$19,113
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
42.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

McPherson is a public school district in Kansas serving 2,270 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,113 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower ElementaryPK–05265
Lincoln ElemPK–05253
Roosevelt ElemPK–05266
Washington ElemPK–05285
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
McPherson Middle School06–08492
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
McPherson High09–12709
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,113+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
43%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
43.1%
Federal
11.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,270
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,113 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in McPherson?
McPherson has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,270 students.
What is the graduation rate for McPherson?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does McPherson spend per student?
McPherson spends $19,113 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in McPherson?
42% of students in McPherson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in McPherson?
No, McPherson does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does McPherson serve?
McPherson serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for McPherson?
The median opportunity score across schools in McPherson is 58/100. 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.