Ellsworth Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 472-5554
Ellsworth Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ellsworth Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ellsworth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ellsworth Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 268 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ellsworth Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ellsworth Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #52 out of 1265 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ellsworth School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ellsworth Elementary School is Ellsworth High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kanopolis Middle School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ellsworth Ellsworth High School Grades: 7-12 | 272 students
0.4 miles
211 W 11th
Ellsworth, KS 67439
(785) 472-4471 0.4 7-12 272 - Kanopolis Kanopolis Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 106 students
4.2 miles
210 Iowa
Kanopolis, KS 67454
(785) 472-4477 4.2 5-6 106 - Holyrood Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood Grades: PK-4 | 152 students
14.2 miles
600 S. Main St.
Holyrood, KS 67450
(785) 252-3666 14.2 PK-4 152 - Wilson Wilson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 104 students
14.6 miles
3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-3555 14.6 PK-6 104 - Wilson Wilson Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 68 students
14.6 miles
3005 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490
(785) 658-2202 14.6 7-12 68
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