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The Learning Center

426 S. Meridian, Valley Center, KS 67147Valley Center Pub Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
67
Students
Total enrolled
$15,568
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 67 students in grades KG–12 in Valley Center, Kansas.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,568 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
4% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

The Learning Center is a small other in Valley Center, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 67 students. The district invests $15,568 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347. With only 4% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at The Learning Center

67
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
4%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution28 male · 39 female
42%
58%
Male 42%Female 58%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility4%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
78%
13%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201251002087

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,568Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,568
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,850
Student Support$2,958
Administration$1,868
Operations$2,335
Other$1,557
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,568 spent per student, an estimated $6,896 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
34%
State government
60.0%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal programs
6.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 4% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Valley Center Intermediate SchoolWheatland ElemWest ElemAbilene Elem
↓
Middle
Valley Center Middle School
↓
High School
Valley Center High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountySedgwick County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictValley Center Pub Sch →
Phone: (316)755-7080
NCES ID: 201251002087
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Valley Center seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Valley Center Pub Sch
High
Valley Center High
995 students · 09–12
34% FRL
Mid
Valley Center Middle School
761 students · 06–08
42% FRL
Elem
Valley Center Intermediate School
480 students · 04–05
41% FRL
Elem
Wheatland Elem
346 students · KG–03
43% FRL
Elem
West Elem
287 students · KG–03
47% FRL
Elem
Abilene Elem
259 students · PK–03
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
426 S. Meridian, Valley Center, KS 67147
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.