Ellsworth County Schools & Education
Ellsworth County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,121
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#71
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ellsworth County
Measured School Summary
Ellsworth County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.6%.
Funding Context
Ellsworth County spends $9,121 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ellsworth 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
7 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
86.6%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,121
$112 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
Ellsworth County has 7 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 Ellsworth 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
Ellsworth 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
#71
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below 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.
Central Plains
Elementary and high visible
1,578 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Ellsworth
Elementary to high school visible
644 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Central Plains is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Ellsworth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ellsworth County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Ellsworth 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.
Flexible Options Across Seven Schools
Ellsworth County provides 7 public schools across 2 districts, catering to a student population of 2,222. The landscape features 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. This configuration offers a range of traditional and alternative paths for local families.
Central Plains and Ellsworth Districts
Central Plains is the largest district, managing 5 schools and 1,718 students, followed by the Ellsworth district with 644 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 2,222 students are served by traditional public entities. The districts manage a unique mix of traditional campuses and specialized diploma programs.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience
Five of the county's schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the town center. The Central Plains Adult Diploma Program is the largest enrollment center with 1,185 students, while traditional campuses like Kanopolis Middle are much smaller with 153 students. The average school size is 317 students, though this is skewed by the large adult program.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Ellsworth County
Reported Enrollment
2,222
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Ellsworth County
Central Plains
Ellsworth
7 Public Schools in Ellsworth County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Adult Diploma Program | Profile | Central Plains | Holyrood, 97450Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Virtual | 1,185 |
| Ellsworth High | Record | Ellsworth | Ellsworth, 67439Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 302 |
| Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood | Record | Central Plains | Holyrood, 67450Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 224 |
| Ellsworth Elem | Record | Ellsworth | Ellsworth, 67439Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 189 |
| Kanopolis Middle | Record | Ellsworth | Kanopolis, 67454Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 153 |
| Wilson Elementary School | Record | Central Plains | Wilson, 67490Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 96 |
| Wilson Junior/Senior High School | Record | Central Plains | Wilson, 67490Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 73 |
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
Central Plains
Holyrood, 97450 / Rural: Remote
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
Central Plains
Holyrood, 67450 / Rural: Remote
Wilson Junior/Senior High School
Central Plains
Wilson, 67490 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,121
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Ellsworth County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
Ellsworth County provides 7 public schools across 2 districts, catering to a student population of 2,222. The landscape features 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. This configuration offers a range of traditional and alternative paths for local families.
What are the major school districts in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
Central Plains is the largest district, managing 5 schools and 1,718 students, followed by the Ellsworth district with 644 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 2,222 students are served by traditional public entities. The districts manage a unique mix of traditional campuses and specialized diploma programs.
What is the school experience like in Ellsworth County?
Five of the county's schools are located in rural areas, while two serve the town center. The Central Plains Adult Diploma Program is the largest enrollment center with 1,185 students, while traditional campuses like Kanopolis Middle are much smaller with 153 students. The average school size is 317 students, though this is skewed by the large adult program.
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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.