C+
Hume R-VIII School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Howard Township, Walnut Township, Hume and Henry Township.
Students
118
Schools
2
Spent per student
$17,839
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
What stands out about Hume R-VIII School District
- School Grade C+: better than 43% of Kansas districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 16 pts below the state
- Spends 22% more per student than the MO average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Avon Township.
PK–52 elementary schoolsBurlington Unified School District 244
6–82 middle schoolsBurlington Unified School District 244
9–122 high schoolsBurlington Unified School District 244
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,839 per student · 22% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 40%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 38%State 53%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
129’20
130’21
112’22
112’23
118’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Students
White 88%Two or more races 10%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
Butler R-V School DistrictCharlotte Township, New Home Township
$10,929per student
Nevada R-V School DistrictMetz Township, Richland Township
$11,509per student
Rich Hill R-IV School DistrictNew Home Township, Osage Township
$12,787per student
Miami R-I School DistrictCharlotte Township, Homer Township
$15,625per student
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.