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School for Blind

Kansas · Public School District
2
Schools
13
Students
$511,875
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
23.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

School for Blind is a public school district in Kansas serving 13 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $511,875 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
School for Blind ElementaryPK–062
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
School for Blind High07–1211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$511,875>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
86.3%
Local (property tax)
6.1%
Federal
7.6%

State funding accounts for 86% 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
2
Schools
13
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$512K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score36/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School for Blind?
School for Blind has 2 public schools, serving a total of 13 students.
How much does School for Blind spend per student?
School for Blind spends $511,875 per pupil ($511,875 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School for Blind?
23% of students in School for Blind qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School for Blind?
No, School for Blind does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does School for Blind serve?
School for Blind serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School for Blind?
The median opportunity score across schools in School for Blind is 36/100. 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.