Is Ellis Junior/Senior High a good school?

Ellis Junior/Senior High ranks 59 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellis Junior/Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Ellis Junior/Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Ellis Junior/Senior High?

Students at Ellis Junior/Senior High are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ellis Junior/Senior High?

Ellis Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Washington Elementary

Ellis Junior/Senior High

Summary:

Ellis Junior/Senior High is a public high school located in Ellis, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school is part of the Ellis school district, which is ranked 37 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellis Junior/Senior High has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Kansas high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 59 out of 318 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is slightly below the state average. Notably, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students rank in the top 10% of Kansas high schools in this category, indicating the school is effectively supporting this population. Despite spending less per student than nearby schools like Trego Community High and Hays High, Ellis Junior/Senior High is able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning.

The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 9.7 over the past three school years, suggest a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the disparity in performance between female and male students is an area that the school may want to further investigate and address to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Overall, Ellis Junior/Senior High appears to be a high-performing school that effectively supports its diverse student population, including its low-SES students, within a personalized learning environment.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637

(785) 726-3151

District: Ellis

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,032

Feeder schools for Ellis Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:

Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellis Junior/Senior High ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Ellis Junior/Senior High ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ellis Junior/Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellis Junior/Senior High is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Ellis Junior/Senior High employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellis Junior/Senior High is $10,032.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellis Junior/Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellis Junior/Senior High 83^rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Ellis Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellis Junior/Senior High 59^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Ellis Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Ellis:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellis 37^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2016	69.70	71^st	343	79.3%
2017	40.97	203^rd	358	43.3%
2018	28.13	260^th	350	25.7%
2019	69.26	78^th	368	78.8%
2021	57.14	123^rd	367	66.5%
2022	47.16	170^th	368	53.8%
2023	33.23	243^rd	362	32.9%
2024	67.21	83^rd	362	77.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.14	108^th	255	57.6%
2019	71.03	41^st	270	84.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	34.14	185^th	275	32.7%
2019	67.66	72^nd	294	75.5%
2021	57.88	96^th	313	69.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	19.49	240^th	280	14.3%
2019	65.91	77^th	301	74.4%
2021	56.67	100^th	308	67.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	26.30	261^st	333	21.6%
2019	64.48	88^th	344	74.4%
2021	50.76	143^rd	349	59.0%
2022	40.42	200^th	349	42.7%
2023	28.15	270^th	349	22.6%
2024	60.95	90^th	347	74.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	74.30	52^nd	262	80.2%
2007	88.21	14^th	280	95.0%
2008	82.77	31^st	267	88.4%
2009	79.90	32^nd	291	89.0%
2010	82.16	21^st	302	93.0%
2011	82.97	15^th	298	95.0%
2012	75.18	38^th	317	88.0%
2013	71.84	79^th	323	75.5%
2015	75.05	54^th	326	83.4%
2016	90.44	19^th	313	93.9%
2017	60.37	108^th	316	65.8%
2018	49.47	151^st	314	51.9%
2019	61.77	104^th	325	68.0%
2021	67.66	77^th	320	75.9%
2022	76.33	51^st	324	84.3%
2023	81.86	35^th	327	89.3%
2024	72.61	59^th	318	81.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.15	10^th	229	95.6%
2024	53.71	101^st	249	59.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	63.93	78^th	248	68.5%
2019	65.85	74^th	249	70.3%
2021	81.81	29^th	250	88.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	39.62	149^th	248	39.9%
2019	52.25	115^th	252	54.4%
2021	46.70	139^th	258	46.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	39.32	187^th	296	36.8%
2019	62.48	92^nd	306	69.9%
2021	58.96	96^th	302	68.2%
2022	65.08	79^th	307	74.3%
2023	78.14	46^th	309	85.1%
2024	69.40	68^th	295	76.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	135	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1989	139	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1990	128	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1991	129	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1992	134	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1993	139	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1994	142	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1995	147	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1996	147	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1997	135	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1998	137	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1999	135	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2000	143	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2001	145	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2002	143	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2003	143	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2004	130	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2005	128	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
2006	141	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	146
2007	130	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	135
2008	142	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2009	136	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2010	146	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	156
2011	138	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	148
2012	114	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	121
2013	129	0	0	8	4	0	1	0	142
2014	125	1	1	15	6	1	1	0	150
2015	126	0	0	11	0	0	3	0	140
2016	197	1	0	15	0	0	8	0	221
2017	202	1	0	17	0	0	8	0	228
2018	198	2	0	12	0	0	7	0	219
2019	193	2	0	12	0	0	10	0	217
2020	200	1	0	15	0	0	6	0	222
2021	199	0	0	13	0	0	2	0	214
2022	168	0	0	8	0	0	6	0	182
2023	158	0	0	5	0	0	6	0	169
2024	152	0	0	6	0	0	3	0	161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	13.0	10.4	0
1989	140	13.0	10.7	n/a
1990	129	13.6	9.4	0
1991	134	13.9	9.6	n/a
1992	140	13.9	10.0	25
1993	145	13.8	10.5	12.4
1994	150	13.8	10.9	13.3
1995	151	14.0	10.8	26.5
1996	151	14.0	10.8	26.5
1997	138	14.0	9.9	26.8
1998	138	13.8	10.0	30.4
1999	137	14.1	9.7	32.8
2000	145	14.1	10.3	32.4
2001	147	14.1	10.4	23.8
2002	145	14.3	10.1	25.5
2003	145	14.3	10.1	25.5
2004	132	14.3	9.2	18.2
2005	131	15.3	8.6	23.7
2006	146	16.1	9.1	28.3
2007	135	22.3	6.1	14.9
2008	147	16.1	9.1	15.6
2009	143	14.3	10.0	23.1
2010	156	12.5	12.4	27.6
2011	148	11.3	13.0	27
2012	121	12.5	9.6	24.8
2013	142	14.5	9.7	32.4
2014	150	15.6	9.6	35.3
2015	140	15.0	9.3	32.1
2016	221	20.0	11.0	29.9
2017	228	20.1	11.3	36.8
2018	219	20.3	10.7	32.4
2019	217	20.2	10.7	30.4
2020	222	20.4	10.8	31.5
2021	214	21.9	9.7	31.3
2022	182	22.0	8.2	31.3
2023	169	19.1	8.8	32
2024	161	15.1	10.6	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	13.0	10.4	0
1989	140	13.0	10.7	n/a
1990	129	13.6	9.4	0
1991	134	13.9	9.6	n/a
1992	140	13.9	10.0	25
1993	145	13.8	10.5	12.4
1994	150	13.8	10.9	13.3
1995	151	14.0	10.8	26.5
1996	151	14.0	10.8	26.5
1997	138	14.0	9.9	26.8
1998	138	13.8	10.0	30.4
1999	137	14.1	9.7	32.8
2000	145	14.1	10.3	32.4
2001	147	14.1	10.4	23.8
2002	145	14.3	10.1	25.5
2003	145	14.3	10.1	25.5
2004	132	14.3	9.2	18.2
2005	131	15.3	8.6	23.7
2006	146	16.1	9.1	28.3
2007	135	22.3	6.1	14.9
2008	147	16.1	9.1	15.6
2009	143	14.3	10.0	23.1
2010	156	12.5	12.4	27.6
2011	148	11.3	13.0	27
2012	121	12.5	9.6	24.8
2013	142	14.5	9.7	32.4
2014	150	15.6	9.6	35.3
2015	140	15.0	9.3	32.1
2016	221	20.0	11.0	29.9
2017	228	20.1	11.3	36.8
2018	219	20.3	10.7	32.4
2019	217	20.2	10.7	30.4
2020	222	20.4	10.8	31.5
2021	214	21.9	9.7	31.3
2022	182	22.0	8.2	31.3
2023	169	19.1	8.8	32
2024	161	15.1	10.6	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ellis Junior/Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$842 (8.4%)	$9,190 (91.6%)	$10,032

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 243^rd of 362 Middle schools	45.9%
Ranks 104^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 327 High schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	32.1	42.3	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	32.1	42.3	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	32.1	11.5	20.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	32.1	11.5	20.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	35.7	10	25.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	35.7	10	25.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	21.4	10.5	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	21.4	10.5	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	64.3	19	45.2%
8th Grade Science (Ellis)	64.3	19	45.2%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	30	42.9	12.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	30	42.9	12.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	37.5	37.1	0.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	37.5	37.1	0.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Ellis Junior/Senior High)	28.6	33.3	4.8%
11th Grade Science (Ellis)	28.6	33.3	4.8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	169	22.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	5	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	193	158	18.1%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	32%	1.5%

Schools Near Ellis Junior/Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ellis Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	1706 S Monroe	Ellis	67637	Ellis County	Ellis	No	No	No	No	(785) 726-3151	161	15	10.6	33.5%	152 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	72.6	59^th of 318 public high schools	81.4%		81.9	35^th of 327 public high schools	89.3%	24	46.4	28.6	33.3	36.7	28.6	19.0	25.9	25.0	38.1	41.2	40.0	$10,032	$842	$9,190
Hays High	Public	9-12	2300 E 13th	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	No	(785) 623-2600	1,013	52	19.4	40.9%	809 (79.9%)	15 (1.5%)	130 (12.8%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.8%)	69	74^th of 318 public high schools	76.7%		76.6	52^nd of 327 public high schools	84.1%	22			32.4	32.4			24.6	24.6		39.4	39.4	$12,333	$1,698	$10,635
Trego Community High	Public	9-12	1200 Russell Avenue	WaKeeney	67672	Trego County	Trego County	No	No	No	No	(785) 743-2061	121	14	8.4	43.0%	111 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	40.4	201^st of 318 public high schools	36.8%		42.2	192^nd of 327 public high schools	41.3%	9			10.7	10.7			25.0	25.0		29.2	29.2	$13,025	$3,056	$9,969

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Student/Teacher Ratio Ellis Junior/Senior High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Ellis Junior/Senior High

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