Morris County School District

17 South Wood Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in Morris County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Morris County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
762 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morris County School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#98 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
15%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,289 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$8,867 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$8,468 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,289
$18,587

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,451
$17,750

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Morris County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Gr: 7-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morris County School District?
Morris County School District manages 3 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of Morris County School District?
Morris County School District is ranked #104 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 Morris County School District?
88% of Morris County School District students are White, 7% 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 Morris County School District?
Morris County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Morris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,451 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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