Best Schools in Elk City, KS
Elk City, KS has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,945 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Elk City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk City, KS
The top high schools in Elk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
2. Elk Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
3. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
4. Sedan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Co Community • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk City, KS
The top middle schools in Elk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk City, KS
The top elementary schools in Elk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Co Community • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
2. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 390 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
4. Elk Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
5. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
6. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk City, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk City, KS has a total population of 610 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk City, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elk City, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk City, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk City, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elk City, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk City, KS
How many schools are in Elk City, KS?
Elk City, KS has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,945 students in total.
How do schools in Elk City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Elk City score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Elk City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations