Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellinwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellinwood Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellinwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellinwood Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#683 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellinwood Elementary School's ranking?
Ellinwood Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ellinwood Elementary School?
232 students attend Ellinwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ellinwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellinwood Elementary School?
Ellinwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellinwood Elementary School offer ?
Ellinwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ellinwood Elementary School part of?
Ellinwood Elementary School is part of Ellinwood School District.
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