Ell-Saline Middle/High School

As a modestly sized high school in Brookville, Kansas, Ell-Saline Middle/High School hosts 204 students from grades 7 through 12, part of Ell-Saline. Compared to the state average of about 410 students per school, that is 50% smaller than typical.

Within Ell-Saline, which oversees 2 schools and 441 students, Ell-Saline Middle/High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ell-Saline Middle/High School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (82%). Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Saline County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Ell-Saline Middle/High School has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Roughly 47% of students at Ell-Saline Middle/High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Saline County's rate of about 58%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Ell-Saline Middle/High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 39.9%; this one delivers 31.3%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Saline County put median household earnings sit near $65,422, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Saline County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,580 students), of which Ell-Saline Middle/High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Ell-Saline Elementary, around 12.3 miles off. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Ell-Saline Middle/High School at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 32.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Ell-Saline Middle/High School's enrollment has fell 3% since 2018, when it stood at 210 (now 204). Over the same period, the White share fell from 88% to 82%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Ell-Saline Middle/High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.