District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,100
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,533
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$10,690
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Kaw Valley
Kaw Valley operates 4 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in St. Marys, Kansas. NCES reports 1,100 students and 101.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 75 of 289 Kansas districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $15,533 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,690 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 132 of 287 districts in Kansas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 19%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 101.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $17,211,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Kaw Valley location
St. Marys, Kansas · 39.1919, -96.0702. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.4%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Kaw Valley
4 current directory entries
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Showing 4 of 4 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville Elem | Elementary | PK–06 | 321 | 13.2:1 |
| Rossville Jr.-Sr. High School | High | 07–12 | 253 | 9.4:1 |
| St Marys Elem | Elementary | PK–06 | 280 | 11.5:1 |
| St. Marys Junior Senior High | High | 07–12 | 246 | 9.5:1 |