Ellsworth School District
School District · Ellsworth, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Ellsworth?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ellsworth as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kanopolis Middle
Kanopolis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ellsworth High
Ellsworth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#29 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,888
$1,366 vs Kansas median
District size
646 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Ellsworth ranks #29 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Ellsworth's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ellsworth Elem (8.6/10), Kanopolis Middle (8.2/10), and Ellsworth High (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ellsworth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellsworth Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Kanopolis Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Ellsworth High | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ellsworth
Ellsworth is a Ellsworth, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 646 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $13,888 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Ellsworth is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ellsworth Elem, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ellsworth students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ellsworth, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ellsworth with test data.
Schools in Ellsworth
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Ellsworth
- Total Enrollment
- 646
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Ellsworth?
The average composite rating for Ellsworth is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth spends $13,888 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ellsworth?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ellsworth is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth Elem is the highest-rated school in Ellsworth with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ellsworth?
Across schools in Ellsworth with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ellsworth compare to other districts in Kansas?
Ellsworth has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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- Emporia (8)
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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