For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 420 students in Ellinwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Ellinwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
420 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ellinwood 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 85% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
84%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,110 in this school district is less 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 $16,921 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,110
$18,587
Spending / Student
$16,921
$17,750
Best Ellinwood School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ellinwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. 2nd St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ellinwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E 2nd
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellinwood School District?
Ellinwood School District manages 3 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Ellinwood School District?
Ellinwood School District is ranked #213 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 Ellinwood School District?
84% of Ellinwood School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellinwood School District?
Ellinwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Ellinwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,921 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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