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Edwards County

Kansas · Public K-12

For a Kansas county, Edwards County operates a compact public-school system: 3 schools and 335 students, broken out as 2 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Edwards County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
335
-66 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 63%
% Hispanic
32%
was 33%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
335
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,692
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.1%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
200 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
135 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kinsley-Offerle
263 students · 2 districts in Edwards County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Edwards 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
White
77%
Hispanic
23%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
66%
Hispanic
32%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.2% under 18

Test scores in Edwards County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 3 schools in Edwards County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Kinsley Jr/Sr High SchoolKinsleyHigh06-12135·
Kinsley-Offerle Elementary Pre-K-5OfferleElementaryPK-05128·
Lewis ElemLewisElementaryPK-0672·

Cities in Edwards County

Kinsley1 schoolLewis1 schoolOfferle1 school

About Edwards County

In Kansas, Edwards County is a small county of about 2,779 residents. 3 public schools across the county teaches about 335 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,692, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 20% lower than the Kansas median.

On the school-mix side, Edwards County comprises 2 elementary schools (200 students), and 1 high school (135).

The largest single district in Edwards County is Kinsley-Offerle, which alone enrolls about 263 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Edwards County has contracted 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 401 students to 335.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Edwards County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Edwards County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Edwards County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 335.
How many high schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 135 students.
How many elementary schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Kansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 200 students.
What is the largest school district in Edwards County?
Kinsley-Offerle is the largest school district in Edwards County, serving approximately 263 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Edwards County?
Edwards County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,779, with a median age of 44. About 23.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Edwards County?
Median household income in Edwards County is $52,692, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Edwards County?
Approximately 20.5% of adults 25 and older in Edwards County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Edwards County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.1% of students in Edwards County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edwards County schools?
Across Edwards County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Edwards County?
Edwards County residents are approximately 77% White, 23% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 14% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data