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Pittsburg

Kansas · Public School District
6
Schools
3,390
Students
$18,620
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
63.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pittsburg is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,390 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,620 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Geo E Nettels ElemKG–05293
Lakeside ElemKG–05422
Meadowlark ElementaryKG–05411
Westside ElemPK–05527
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pittsburg Middle School06–08720
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pittsburg High09–121,017
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,620+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
15%
State
76.3%
Local (property tax)
15.0%
Federal
8.8%

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
6
Schools
3,390
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,620 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,390 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pittsburg?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pittsburg spend per student?
Pittsburg spends $18,620 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pittsburg?
63% of students in Pittsburg qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pittsburg?
No, Pittsburg does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pittsburg serve?
Pittsburg serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pittsburg?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pittsburg is 46/100. 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.