EL Dorado School District
School District · EL Dorado, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating EL Dorado?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge EL Dorado as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blackmore Elementary
EL Dorado · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Skelly Elementary School
EL Dorado · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grandview Elem
EL Dorado · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#223 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,544
$3,710 vs Kansas median
District size
1,838 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
EL Dorado ranks #223 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. EL Dorado's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blackmore Elementary (6.9/10), Skelly Elementary School (6.9/10), and Grandview Elem (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Dorado
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackmore Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Skelly Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Grandview Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | EL Dorado High | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | EL Dorado Middle | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About EL Dorado
EL Dorado is a EL Dorado, Kansas school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,838 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $11,544 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, EL Dorado demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Skelly Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, EL Dorado students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in EL Dorado, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Dorado with test data.
Schools in EL Dorado
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- EL Dorado
- Total Enrollment
- 1,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $11,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL Dorado?
EL Dorado has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for EL Dorado?
The average composite rating for EL Dorado is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in EL Dorado?
EL Dorado's district-level spending was $11,544 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Dorado?
The average student-teacher ratio in EL Dorado is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in EL Dorado?
Skelly Elementary School is the highest-rated school in EL Dorado with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in EL Dorado?
Across schools in EL Dorado with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does EL Dorado compare to other districts in Kansas?
EL Dorado has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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