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Rush County

Kansas · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 531 students, in a county of 2,947 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
531
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,970
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.4%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LaCrosse
292 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
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
La Crosse ElementaryLa CrosseElementaryPK-06143·
La Crosse HighLa CrosseHigh09-12101·
Otis-Bison ElementaryOtisElementaryPK-0598·
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High SchoolOtisHigh06-1298·
La Crosse Middle SchoolLa CrosseMiddle07-0848·
SouthWinds AcademyOtisHigh05-1243·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Rush County?
Rush County, Kansas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 531 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Rush County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Rush County?
LaCrosse is the largest school district in Rush County, serving approximately 292 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Rush County?
Rush County has roughly 2,947 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Rush County?
Median household income in Rush County is $59,970, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rush County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Rush County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rush County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.4% of students in Rush 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 Rush County schools?
Across Rush County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rush County?
Rush County residents are approximately 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Rush County is owner-occupied?
Rush County has about 1,679 housing units, of which roughly 77.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data