Public schools in Ulysses, KS
5 open public schools with an address in Ulysses, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,517
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Ulysses public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,517 students, an average of 303 per school. The largest campus is Ulysses High (438 students), and the largest elementary school is Hickok Elem (350).
Every listed school belongs to Ulysses. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ulysses
Elementary schools in Ulysses
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickok Elem Ulysses | PK–02 | 350 | 13:1 | |
| Sullivan Elem Ulysses | 03–05 | 338 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Ulysses
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepley Middle School Ulysses | 06–08 | 294 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Ulysses
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC) Ulysses · Magnet · Virtual | 09–12 | 97 | — | |
| Ulysses High Ulysses | 09–12 | 438 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24%
- Hispanic71.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ulysses schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,517 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ulysses
How many public schools are in Ulysses, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ulysses: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,517 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ulysses?
All listed public schools with an address in Ulysses belong to Ulysses. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ulysses?
Ulysses High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ulysses, with 438 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ulysses?
No school with an address in Ulysses is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ulysses schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ulysses public schools is 13:1, similar to the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ulysses guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities