Pittsburg, KS town hall & government
How to reach Pittsburg's own government.
Waconda Unified School District 272
Pittsburg's K–12 school district, shared with Carr Creek, Cawker City, Cawker, Downs, Glen Elder and Glen Elder. 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 26%
- State 45%
- Federal 29%
Of the $17,141 per pupil, $11,792 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 Pittsburg kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg
Pittsburg is represented in Congress by Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Representative Tracey Mann. Laura Kelly is governor.