Elkhart School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Elkhart School District, serving 1,249 students. Elkhart School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Elkhart School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Elkhart School District are Elkhart Elementary School, Kansas Connections Academy and Elkhart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Elkhart School District |
| School District Website | http://www.usd218.org |
| School District Phone Number | (620) 697-2195 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,249 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 65 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Elkhart School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #230 out of 286 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 17 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 14 Students | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 223 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 59 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 883 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 71% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 49 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 30 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 52 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 61 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 50 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 70 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 53 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 83 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 81 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 91 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 130 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 107 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 157 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 127 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 123 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 34 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $7,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,331 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,544 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,331 | $14,025 |
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Elkhart School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Elkhart Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:6/Top 50%331 S Cosmos10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Grades: PK-4 | 168 students
- Kansas Connections Academy Math: 26% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%150 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 607-1199
Grades: K-12 | 784 students
- Elkhart Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%151 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Grades: 5-8 | 135 students
- Elkhart High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%150 Wildcat Ave10
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Grades: 9-12 | 124 students
- Point Rock Alternative Alternative School150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
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