Best Schools in Elk County, KS
Elk County, KS has 13 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,707 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Elk County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk County, KS
The top high schools in Elk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
2. Eureka Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
3. Bluestem Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluestem • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
4. Elk Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 47 Students
5. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk County, KS
The top elementary schools in Elk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
2. Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
4. Bluestem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluestem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
5. Elk Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
6. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk County, KS has a total population of 2,483 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk County, 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 County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk County, 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 County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk County, KS
How many schools are in Elk County, KS?
Elk County, KS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,707 students in total.
How do schools in Elk County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Elk County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Elk County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk County?
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: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elk County
2 places in Elk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.