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2 schools in Eureka

Kansas · 543 students · 1 city

Across 2 public schools, Eureka (Kansas) serves approximately 543 K-12 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Eureka

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
543
-60 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Eureka ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
543#143 of 156#9,012 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#144 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.5:1#12 of 154#671 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
68.7%#16 of 156#2,042 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Eureka

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 675 to 543 students (down 20%) and from 57 to 52 full-time teachers (down 9%), 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
Marshall Elementary SchoolEurekaElementaryPK-06309
Eureka Jr/Sr HighEurekaHigh07-12234

About Eureka

Eureka is a compact public-school district in Kansas. The district runs 2 schools and hosts approximately 543 students.

For a sense of the school types, Eureka comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Eureka is about 272, meaningfully below the Kansas average of roughly 355.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Eureka has declined 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 603 students to 543.

On this page, the community for Eureka discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Eureka run?
Eureka has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 543 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Eureka?
Eureka includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Eureka?
Marshall Elementary School is the largest public school in Eureka by enrollment, with approximately 309 students.
What grade levels does Eureka serve?
Eureka serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.