Elkhart School District
School District · Elkhart, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Evaluating Elkhart?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elkhart 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.
Elkhart Middle School
Elkhart · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elkhart Elem
Elkhart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kansas Connections Academy
Newton · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#275 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$7,706
$7,548 vs Kansas median
District size
1,618 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Elkhart ranks #275 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Elkhart's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elkhart Middle School (4.8/10), Elkhart Elem (4.5/10), and Kansas Connections Academy (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elkhart
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Elkhart Elem | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kansas Connections Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Elkhart High | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elkhart
Elkhart is a Elkhart, Kansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1. The district invests $7,706 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Elkhart demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elkhart Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Elkhart students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elkhart, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhart with test data.
Schools in Elkhart
5 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Elkhart
- Total Enrollment
- 1,618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elkhart?
Elkhart has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elkhart?
The average composite rating for Elkhart is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elkhart?
Elkhart spends $7,706 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhart?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elkhart is 24.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elkhart?
Elkhart Middle School is the highest-rated school in Elkhart with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Elkhart?
Across schools in Elkhart with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elkhart compare to other districts in Kansas?
Elkhart has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 5 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.3%
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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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