Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Elkhart High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elkhart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Elkhart High School's student population of 107 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Elkhart High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhart High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhart High School's ranking?
Elkhart High School is ranked #940 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Elkhart High School often compared to?
Elkhart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Rock Alternative Learning Center, Kansas Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhart High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhart High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Elkhart High School?
107 students attend Elkhart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elkhart High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkhart High School offer ?
Elkhart High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhart High School part of?
Elkhart High School is part of Elkhart School District.
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