Gem, KS town hall & government
How to reach Gem's own government.
Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315
Gem's K–12 school district, shared with Colby, Rovohl, Morgan, Lacey, North Randall and East Hale. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kansas districts overall: 28% local, 61% state, 11% federal
- Local 41%
- State 53%
- Federal 6%
Of the $14,841 per pupil, $8,679 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Gem kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Gem pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
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Who represents Gem
Gem is represented in Congress by Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Representative Tracey Mann. Laura Kelly is governor.