Total enrollment
1,069
+99 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Mitchell County
Kansas · Public K-12
Mitchell County runs 4 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 267 students. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Mitchell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mitchell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.4% | #8 of 57 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,069 | #60 of 61 | #2,709 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #61 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #33 of 61 | #716 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.3% | #44 of 61 | #1,853 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.5% | #59 of 60 | #2,290 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
5,779
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,069
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,246
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.3%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
733 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
336 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Beloit
860 students · 2 districts in Mitchell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mitchell 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+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Mitchell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Lakeside Elementary· 73.8%
- Tipton Community School· 62.5%
- Beloit Elem· 48.4%
- Beloit Jr-Sr High· 37.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Elem | Beloit | Elementary | PK-06 | 524 | · |
| Beloit Jr-Sr High | Beloit | High | 07-12 | 336 | · |
| Lakeside Elementary | Cawker City | Elementary | PK-05 | 163 | · |
| Tipton Community School | Tipton | Elementary | KG-08 | 46 | · |
Cities in Mitchell County
About Mitchell County
Across the sparse Kansas county of Mitchell County of about 5,779 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,069 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,246, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%.
In terms of grade levels, Mitchell County consists of 3 elementary schools (733 students), and 1 high school (336).
Beloit is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 860 students across Mitchell County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,069 students, increased 10% from the 970 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mitchell County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data