For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 441 students in Ell-Saline School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Ell-Saline School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
441 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ell-Saline 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1993–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% White
86%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,188 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,433 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,188
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,433
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ell-Saline School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ell-saline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-8891
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ell-saline Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 E Anderson
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Brookville, KS 67425
(785) 914-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ell-Saline School District?
Ell-Saline School District manages 2 public schools serving 441 students.
What is the rank of Ell-Saline School District?
Ell-Saline School District is ranked #170 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ell-Saline School District?
86% of Ell-Saline School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ell-Saline School District?
Ell-Saline School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Ell-Saline School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,433 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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