Top Rankings
Wellington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,439 students in Wellington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wellington School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,439 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellington 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,237 in this school district is less 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 $15,747 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,237
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,747
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wellington School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Washington
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Wellington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Wellington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellington School District?
Wellington School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,439 students.
What is the rank of Wellington School District?
Wellington School District is ranked #239 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington School District?
75% of Wellington School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellington School District?
Wellington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wellington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,747 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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