School district or education agency · NCES 2005700

Atchison County Community Schools

Effingham, KS

District overview See comparisons

Students514

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students514

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,887

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictKSUnited States

Academic standing2024

47th percentile44th percentile44th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points higher than the state figure and 3 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

9.8%24.2%27.8%

This district is 14.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,571$17,572$19,509

This district is $1,001 per student lower than the state figure and $2,938 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,887$14,297$15,859

This district is $590 per student higher than the state figure and $972 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,938$1,963$1,964

This district is $25 per student lower than the state figure and $26 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$1,142$580$336

This district is $562 per student higher than the state figure and $806 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,078$2,049$1,793

This district is $29 per student higher than the state figure and $285 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,091$8,091$8,742

This district is $1,000 per student lower than the state figure and $1,651 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,184$2,770$3,769

This district is $414 per student higher than the state figure and $585 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$14,385$11,715

This district is $14,385 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$852$869

This district is $852 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

9:113:115:1

This district is 4.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 6.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

321:1372:1376:1

This district is 51 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 55 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

176.8155.5138.9

This district is 21.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 37.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

6.222.818.5

This district is 16.6 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.90.9

This district is 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.9%99.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.7%5.1%2.9%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.4%11.0%12.0%

This district is 10.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

19.9%15.4%14.0%

This district is 4.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

92.9%97.2%95.8%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.8%+0.6%+0.5%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

33.9%43.1%50.6%

This district is 9.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 16.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.0%9.1%9.0%

This district is 6.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.6%4.8%5.1%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

7.3%11.6%14.4%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K19 students

3.7%

Kindergarten–grade 5201 students

39.1%

Grades 6–8117 students

22.8%

Grades 9–12177 students

34.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten19

Kindergarten29

Grade 135

Grade 236

Grade 337

Grade 432

Grade 532

Grade 636

Grade 743

Grade 838

Grade 945

Grade 1045

Grade 1143

Grade 1244

Students by race and ethnicity

White478 (93.0%)

Hispanic/Latino15 (2.9%)

Two or more races14 (2.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native5 (1.0%)

Asian1 (0.2%)

Black or African American1 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

19Students enrolled in pre-K

2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.7%

KS5.1%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

90.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

55.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

3.2Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers5.6 FTE

Elementary teachers16 FTE

Secondary teachers32 FTE

Instructional coordinators2 FTE

District administrators1 FTE

District administrative support2 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff15.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

44Total completers

44Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

KS99.9%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

KS2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.4%Students learning English1 students · 1 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.4%

KS11.0%

U.S.12.0%

19.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services100 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District19.9%

KS15.4%

U.S.14.0%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

KS1.5%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

92.9%Teachers reported as certified

31Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District92.9%

KS97.2%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

749children ages 5 to 17

55estimated to live in families below the poverty line

7.3%about 1 in 14 school-age children

District7.3%

KS11.6%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in KS receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

North JacksonHolton, KS511 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →BluestemLeon, KS523 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →MoundridgeMoundridge, KS518 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Remington-WhitewaterWhitewater, KS511 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SterlingSterling, KS511 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.7%Federal

63.1%State

29.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,887Total current spending per student

$8,357Instruction per student

$6,043Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$661KFederal revenue7.7% of total revenue

$5.4MState revenue63.1% of total revenue

$2.5MLocal revenue29.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,357Instructionper student

$6,043Student and instructional supportper student

$2,078Special educationper student

$1,701Building operations and maintenanceper student

$951Student transportationper student

$487Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$3.7MSalaries$7,091 per student

$1.6MEmployee benefits$3,184 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$588KEquipmentFY 2023

$998KCapital outlay$1,938 per student

$410KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$76KTitle I$148 per student

$3KCareer and technical education$6 per student

$158KChild nutrition$307 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$15,565

FY 2023$14,887

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$782

FY 2023$1,938

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2110%

46 of 458 students

2021–2222.3%

106 of 475 students

2022–239.8%

48 of 491 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

13Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →36In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

0Student devices reported1 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?9.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 491 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,887current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?321:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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