District Overview
Located at 124 West Central Avenue in El Dorado, Kansas, the El Dorado public school district is an active, traditional public education system serving families across a distant town community within the greater Wichita metropolitan area. Operating six educational facilities, the district offers a continuous academic pathway spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of approximately 1,815 students, the district delivers balanced instruction tailored to primary, intermediate, and secondary grade levels, creating an accessible educational environment for the local community.

To support its student body, the district maintains a dedicated operational infrastructure powered by more than 535 full-time equivalent staff members. The academic framework is anchored by roughly 265 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 23 instructional aides, backed by nearly 248 specialized support staff members who oversee facilities, administration, and student services. This substantial professional presence ensures low student-to-staff ratios and comprehensive guidance throughout the school year. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting www.usd490.org or contacting administrative headquarters directly at (316) 322-4800.
6
Total Schools
1,815
Total Students
264.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Dorado
Demographic Student Count
White1,419
Hispanic197
Black36
Asian10
Two or More127
American Indian18
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,419 (78.2%)
  • Hispanic
    197 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    127 (7.0%)
  • Black
    36 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    18 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in El Dorado
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:6
Students:1,815*
Teachers (FTE):264.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in El Dorado
Found 6 Schools