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Wellsville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 856 students in Wellsville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wellsville School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
856 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellsville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,289 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,238
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,289
$17,212
Best Wellsville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Ash Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wellsville Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut Street
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wellsville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellsville School District?
Wellsville School District manages 3 public schools serving 856 students.
What is the rank of Wellsville School District?
Wellsville School District is ranked #188 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsville School District?
90% of Wellsville School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellsville School District?
Wellsville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wellsville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,289 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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