Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Elkhart High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elkhart High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Elkhart, KS, covering approximately 377.8 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.7 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 27.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhart High School's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elkhart High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhart High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhart High School's ranking?
Elkhart High School is ranked #940 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Elkhart High School often compared to?
Elkhart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Rock Alternative Learning Center, Kansas Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhart High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhart High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elkhart High School?
108 students attend Elkhart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Elkhart High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhart High School offer ?
Elkhart High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhart High School part of?
Elkhart High School is part of Elkhart School District.
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