Ellsworth School District

145 W 15th Street
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ellsworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 629 students in Ellsworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Ellsworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
629 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ellsworth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#92 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
31%
32%
32%
45-49%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,420 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,021
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,420
$17,212

Best Ellsworth School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 E 3rd
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-5554
Gr: PK-3 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kanopolis Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477
Gr: 4-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District manages 3 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District is ranked #98 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth School District?
89% of Ellsworth School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Ellsworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,420 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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