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Ellsworth County

Kansas · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,222 students, in a county of 6,360 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,222
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,560
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
19.7%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Central Plains
1,578 students · 2 districts in Ellsworth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ellsworth 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
86%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.6% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Central Plains Adult Diploma ProgramHolyroodHigh06-121,185·
Ellsworth HighEllsworthHigh07-12302·
Central Plains Elementary School - HolyroodHolyroodElementaryPK-06224·
Ellsworth ElemEllsworthElementaryPK-03189·
Kanopolis MiddleKanopolisMiddle04-06153·
Wilson Elementary SchoolWilsonElementaryPK-0696·
Wilson Junior/Senior High SchoolWilsonHigh07-1273·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County, Kansas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,222 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Ellsworth County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Ellsworth County?
Central Plains is the largest school district in Ellsworth County, serving approximately 1,578 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County, Kansas has a population of approximately 6,360, with a median age of 44. About 17.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ellsworth County?
Median household income in Ellsworth County is $65,560, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ellsworth County?
Approximately 22.7% of adults 25 and older in Ellsworth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ellsworth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 19.7% of students in Ellsworth County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kansas county average of 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ellsworth County schools?
Across Ellsworth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 5.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County residents are approximately 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Ellsworth County is owner-occupied?
Ellsworth County has about 3,127 housing units, of which roughly 80.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data