Wildcat, KS town hall & government
How to reach Wildcat's own government.
West Elk Unified School District 282
Wildcat's K–12 school district, shared with Elk Falls, Elk Falls, Howard, Howard, Moline and Paw Paw. 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 35%
- State 54%
- Federal 11%
Of the $19,705 per pupil, $15,018 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.
Also serving Wildcat: Central Unified School District 462 ($17,977 per pupil).
Which schools Wildcat kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Wildcat 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 Wildcat
Wildcat is represented in Congress by Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Representative Ron Estes. Laura Kelly is governor.