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2 schools in Ellis

Kansas · 343 students · 1 city

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 2 sit inside Ellis, collectively enrolling about 343 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Ellis

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
343
-90 (-21%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Ellis

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 475 to 343 students (down 28%) and from 36 to 30 full-time teachers (down 17%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Washington ElemEllisElementaryPK-06182
Ellis Jr/Sr HighEllisHigh07-12161

About Ellis

Ellis is a thinly populated public-school district in Kansas. The district operates 2 schools and instructs approximately 343 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Ellis spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 172 in this district, meaningfully below the Kansas typical of 355.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Ellis has fell 21% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 433 students to 343.

On allk12, the community for Ellis discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Ellis run?
Ellis has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 343 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Ellis?
Ellis includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Ellis?
Washington Elem is the largest public school in Ellis by enrollment, with approximately 182 students.
What grade levels does Ellis serve?
Ellis serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.