Total enrollment
433
-21 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Clark County
Kansas · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 5 sit inside Clark County, collectively enrolling roughly 433 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Clark County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 80%
% Hispanic
16%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
433
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,043
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
256 students
Middle
1
37 students
High
2
140 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Minneola
244 students · 2 districts in Clark County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Clark County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Minneola Elem· 57.9%
- Ashland Junior High School· 38.1%
- Ashland Elem· 37.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola Elem | Minneola | Elementary | PK-08 | 173 | · |
| Ashland Elem | Ashland | Elementary | PK-05 | 83 | · |
| Minneola High | Minneola | High | 09-12 | 71 | · |
| Ashland High | Ashland | High | 09-12 | 69 | · |
| Ashland Junior High School | Ashland | Middle | 06-08 | 37 | · |
Cities in Clark County
About Clark County
Clark County is a rural-scale county of about 1,974 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 433 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,043, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 5% lower than the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Clark County spans 2 elementary schools (256 students), 1 middle school (37), and 2 high schools (140).
The largest single district in Clark County is Minneola, which alone enrolls about 244 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clark County has shrank 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 454 students to 433. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 75% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Clark County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data