Top Rankings
Ulysses School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,513 students in Ulysses School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Ulysses School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,513 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ulysses 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,030 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
21%
# Black Students
8 Students
31,832 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
406 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
27%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
102
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
21
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,977 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,748
$16,226
Spending / Student
$12,977
$17,139
Best Ulysses School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Nebraska
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1742
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1742
Grades: 3-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Ulysses High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Mccall
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1380
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-1380
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Kepley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 N Colorado
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3025
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3025
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
810 N Missouri
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3919
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3919
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 S. Baughman
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3655
Ulysses, KS 67880
(620) 356-3655
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ulysses School District?
Ulysses School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,513 students.
What is the rank of Ulysses School District?
Ulysses School District is ranked #275 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ulysses School District?
68% of Ulysses School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ulysses School District?
Ulysses School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Ulysses School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,977 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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