Ellis

The Ellis school district in Kansas serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Washington Elementary and Ellis Junior/Senior High. Based on the available data, Washington Elementary appears to be a standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on academic measures, while Ellis Junior/Senior High has more mixed performance.

Washington Elementary has 185 students and ranks in the top 50% of elementary schools in Kansas, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate strong academic achievement, with the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the district and state averages across multiple grade levels. In contrast, Ellis Junior/Senior High, with 161 students, has a more varied performance, with some grade levels exceeding expectations and others falling behind.

Both schools face the challenge of a high chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area of concern that may warrant further investigation. Additionally, the difference in spending per student between the elementary and secondary schools is notable, with Washington Elementary spending nearly $2,000 more per student. This could be due to factors such as differences in staffing, resources, or programming. Overall, the data suggests that while Washington Elementary is a strong-performing school, the Ellis school district may need to address certain areas of concern, particularly at the secondary level, to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.