Total enrollment
421
-139 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
Rush County
Kansas · Public K-12
Rush County's public schools total 6 across the county, with enrollment of about 421 and LaCrosse the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Rush County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
421
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,970
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.4%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
2
198 students
Middle
1
37 students
High
3
186 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LaCrosse
249 students · 2 districts in Rush County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rush 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+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Rush County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Otis-Bison Elementary· 64.5%
- La Crosse Elementary· 53.6%
- Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School· 39.0%
- La Crosse Middle School· 30.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Elementary | La Crosse | Elementary | PK-06 | 125 | · |
| La Crosse High | La Crosse | High | 09-12 | 87 | · |
| Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School | Otis | High | 06-12 | 81 | · |
| Otis-Bison Elementary | Otis | Elementary | PK-05 | 73 | · |
| La Crosse Middle School | La Crosse | Middle | 07-08 | 37 | · |
| Otis Bison Academy | Otis | High | 06-12 | 18 | · |
Cities in Rush County
About Rush County
In Kansas, Rush County is a low-population county of about 2,947 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 421 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,970, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Kansas median.
For a sense of the school types, Rush County is built around 2 elementary schools (198 students), 1 middle school (37), and 3 high schools (186).
LaCrosse dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 249 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 421 students, contracted 25% from the 560 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rush County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data