Collected and spent
In 2023, Wichita Unified School District 259 spent about $815.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$815.1M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$5.1387 per $100 of value
Source · Sedgwick County Clerk, Wichita Public Schools. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) 2024 rate of 51.387, from the Sedgwick County Clerk's certified 2024 tax rate sheet — includes the 20-mill school rate every Kansas district chargesWhere it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$585.9M
Public works
$195.1M
General government
$34.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Wichita Unified School District 259 address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Wichita Unified School District 259
Sources
What it is
Sedgwick County Clerk, Wichita Public Schools. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) 2024 rate of 51.387, from the Sedgwick County Clerk's certified 2024 tax rate sheet — includes the 20-mill school rate every Kansas district chargesSpent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Sedgwick County Clerk, Wichita Public Schools. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) 2024 rate of 51.387, from the Sedgwick County Clerk's certified 2024 tax rate sheet — includes the 20-mill school rate every Kansas district chargesTo act on what you have read
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