Elkhart School District

542 Morton St.
Elkhart, KS 67950
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elkhart School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Elkhart School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), 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
1,354 Schools
# Students
1,618 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#178 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Elkhart  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elkhart  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elkhart  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elkhart  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Elkhart  School District and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
22%
# Black Students
83 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
989 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
61%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
60
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
21
2,493

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,201. 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 $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elkhart  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elkhart  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,262
$16,201
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Elkhart  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,366
$17,113
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Elkhart  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elkhart School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 S Cosmos
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2133
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2197
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhart High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Wildcat Ave
Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Rock Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
150 Wildcat Ave
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 #184 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 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 $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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