Wellington School District
School District · Wellington, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#154 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,414
$1,840 vs Kansas median
District size
1,500 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Wellington
Wellington is a Wellington, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $13,414 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Wellington demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kennedy Elem, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wellington students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 30.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wellington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wellington with test data.
Schools in Wellington
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Wellington
- Total Enrollment
- 1,500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wellington?
Wellington has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Wellington?
The average composite rating for Wellington is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wellington?
Wellington spends $13,414 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wellington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wellington is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wellington?
Kennedy Elem is the highest-rated school in Wellington with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wellington?
Across schools in Wellington with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wellington compare to other districts in Kansas?
Wellington has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 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 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.9%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Wellington with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- 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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