Elk County Schools & Education
Elk County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,438
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#58
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Elk County
Measured School Summary
Elk County has midrange measured school signals (score: 61/100) with a graduation rate of 84.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $16,438 per pupil, Elk County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 82% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Elk County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
84.7%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$16,438
$7,429 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Elk County has 4 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Elk County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Elk County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#58
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
West Elk
Other grade structure
551 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Elk Valley
Elementary and high visible
113 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Elk Valley is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Elk County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Elk County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Elk County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small but Specialized Rural Network
Elk County operates 4 public schools across 2 school districts, serving a total of 664 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and two specialized programs to meet local needs. This compact system maintains a very low student population, focusing on intimate learning environments.
West Elk Leads Local Enrollment
The West Elk district is the primary provider in the county, managing two schools and 551 students. The Elk Valley district serves a smaller cohort of 113 students across two campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, as traditional public districts manage 100% of the local education.
Personalized Learning in a Rural Setting
Every school in Elk County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel with an average school size of just 166 students. West Elk Schools is the largest campus with 378 students, while Elk Valley High School offers an incredibly small environment with only 47 students. Educational attainment data for Bachelor's degrees is currently unavailable for this area.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Elk County
Reported Enrollment
664
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Elk County
West Elk
Elk Valley
4 Public Schools in Elk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elk Schools | Record | West Elk | Howard, 67349Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 378 |
| West Elk Virtual Academy | Record | West Elk | Howard, 67349Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 173 |
| Elk Valley Elementary | Record | Elk Valley | Longton, 67352Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 66 |
| Elk Valley High School | Record | Elk Valley | Longton, 67352Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 47 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$16,438
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Elk County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Elk County, Kansas?
Elk County operates 4 public schools across 2 school districts, serving a total of 664 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and two specialized programs to meet local needs. This compact system maintains a very low student population, focusing on intimate learning environments.
What are the major school districts in Elk County, Kansas?
The West Elk district is the primary provider in the county, managing two schools and 551 students. The Elk Valley district serves a smaller cohort of 113 students across two campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, as traditional public districts manage 100% of the local education.
What is the school experience like in Elk County?
Every school in Elk County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel with an average school size of just 166 students. West Elk Schools is the largest campus with 378 students, while Elk Valley High School offers an incredibly small environment with only 47 students. Educational attainment data for Bachelor's degrees is currently unavailable for this area.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.