Top Rankings
Elkhart School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,618 students in Elkhart 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 Elkhart School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,618 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkhart 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
22%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,366 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,262
$16,276
Spending / Student
$9,366
$17,192
Best Elkhart School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 S Cosmos
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Rock Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-1253
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elkhart School District?
Elkhart School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,618 students.
What is the rank of Elkhart School District?
Elkhart School District is ranked #208 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 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart School District?
61% of Elkhart School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkhart School District?
Elkhart School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Elkhart School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,366 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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