Morton County Schools & Education
Morton County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower 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
$5,394
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#105
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morton County
Measured School Summary
Morton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 86.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,394 per pupil, Morton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 72% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 40% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morton 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
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #105 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
86.6%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,394
$3,615 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morton 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 Morton 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
Morton 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
#105
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 44 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.
Elkhart
Elementary to high school visible
1,668 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Rolla
Elementary and high visible
97 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Elkhart 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 Morton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morton 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 Morton 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 Rural Network Focused on Elkhart
Morton County supports 1,765 students across seven public schools, primarily concentrated in two school districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to serve this southwestern corner of Kansas.
Elkhart Leads Regional Education
The Elkhart school district dominates the local landscape, overseeing five schools and 1,668 students. The smaller Rolla district serves 97 students across two schools, and currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county.
Small Classrooms in a Rural Setting
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 252 students. While Kansas Connections Academy is the largest with 1,251 students, traditional brick-and-mortar sites like Rolla Elementary serve as few as 50 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Morton County
Reported Enrollment
1,765
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Morton County
Elkhart
Rolla
7 Public Schools in Morton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections Academy | Profile | Elkhart | Newton, 67114Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 1,251 |
| Elkhart Elem | Record | Elkhart | Elkhart, 67950Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 155 |
| Elkhart Middle School | Record | Elkhart | Elkhart, 67950Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 120 |
| Elkhart High | Record | Elkhart | Elkhart, 67950Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 112 |
| Rolla Elem (PreK-5) | Record | Rolla | Rolla, 67954Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 50 |
| Rolla JH/HS (6-12) | Record | Rolla | Rolla, 67954Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 47 |
| Point Rock Alternative | Record | Elkhart | Elkhart, 67950Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 30 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,394
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Morton County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morton County, Kansas?
Morton County supports 1,765 students across seven public schools, primarily concentrated in two school districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to serve this southwestern corner of Kansas.
What are the major school districts in Morton County, Kansas?
The Elkhart school district dominates the local landscape, overseeing five schools and 1,668 students. The smaller Rolla district serves 97 students across two schools, and currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county.
What is the school experience like in Morton County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of 252 students. While Kansas Connections Academy is the largest with 1,251 students, traditional brick-and-mortar sites like Rolla Elementary serve as few as 50 children.
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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.