Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Ellinwood 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 20-29% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellinwood High's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 153.4 square miles around Ellinwood, KS. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellinwood High School's student population of 146 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Students First
School Rankings
Ellinwood 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 Ellinwood High School is 0.25, 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
#852 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
23%
White
86%
60%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellinwood High School's ranking?
Ellinwood High School is ranked #852 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ellinwood High School often compared to?
Ellinwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoisington High School, Great Bend High School, Russell Junior-senior High School 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellinwood High School?
The graduation rate of Ellinwood High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ellinwood High School?
146 students attend Ellinwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ellinwood High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellinwood High School?
Ellinwood High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellinwood High School offer ?
Ellinwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellinwood High School part of?
Ellinwood High School is part of Ellinwood School District.
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