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Elkhart High
High School · Elkhart · Elkhart, KS
A high school in Elkhart, KS where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 999, Elkhart, KS 67950
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elkhart High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elkhart High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,500
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$637/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Point Rock Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elkhart
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $7,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkhart High is listed in Elkhart; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkhart High
Elkhart High is a public high school in Elkhart, KS, part of Elkhart, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkhart High
What grades does Elkhart High serve?
Elkhart High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elkhart High?
Elkhart High has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkhart High rank in KS?
Elkhart High ranks #1,278 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Elkhart High's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkhart High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elkhart High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkhart High a charter school?
No, Elkhart High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkhart High a Title I school?
No, Elkhart High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkhart High?
44.9% of students at Elkhart High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (620) 697-2193
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67950)
- 1,786
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67950; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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