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Wichita, KS vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Highlights
- Fair Oaks spends 8.7% more per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 92.5% higher in Fair Oaks than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fair Oaks had 9.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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