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4.8 avg / 10

Ellis School District

School District · Ellis, Kansas

Students: 346
Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,556

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#264 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,556

+$1,302 vs Kansas median

District size

346 students

Smaller than Kansas median

About Ellis

Ellis is a Ellis, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 346 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $16,556 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Ellis demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ellis Jr/sr High, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.

In standardized testing, Ellis students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ellis, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Ellis with test data.

Schools in Ellis

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Ellis
Total Enrollment
346
Teachers (FTE)
28
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ellis?

Ellis has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ellis?

The average composite rating for Ellis is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ellis?

Ellis spends $16,556 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ellis?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ellis is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ellis?

Ellis Jr/sr High is the highest-rated school in Ellis with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What are the test scores in Ellis?

Across schools in Ellis with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.7%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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