Ellis

Located at 1011 Washington in Ellis, Kansas, the Ellis school district serves as an active, independent public school system dedicated to fostering student achievement across its remote rural community. Situated within the broader Hays regional area, the district operates two school facilities that provide a complete academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can easily engage with district leadership through their central administrative office, by phone at (785) 726-4281, or online at www.usd388.com.

According to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 345 total students, maintaining consistent enrollment across all grade levels—from 22 early childhood learners in pre-kindergarten to a senior class of 33 students. Supporting this student body is a robust team of approximately 60 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by instructional aides and specialized support personnel, bringing the district's total professional workforce to nearly 104 full-time equivalent staff members. This remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio enables highly personalized instruction and strong community ties, establishing Ellis as an exemplary model of small-school public education in Western Kansas.