Ellis

The Ellis school district in Kansas is home to two schools - Washington Elementary and Ellis Junior/Senior High. Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Washington Elementary ranking 231 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and Ellis Junior/Senior High ranking 59 out of 318 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Washington Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, with students outperforming the district and state averages across all grade levels. The school is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade ELA, with over 57% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of around 40%. Additionally, Washington Elementary excels in 5th grade Science, with 58.82% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 45.03%.

Ellis Junior/Senior High also demonstrates impressive academic achievements, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Kansas high schools over the past 3 years. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, particularly in 7th grade where 46.42% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.51%. Additionally, the school's 11th grade Science performance is strong, with 41.17% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 27.37%. Despite having a lower spending per student compared to Washington Elementary, Ellis Junior/Senior High maintains a significantly lower student-teacher ratio, indicating efficient resource allocation and potentially more personalized instruction.