Public schools in Wellington, KS
7 open public schools with an address in Wellington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,439
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Wellington public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Wellington, KS: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,439 students, an average of 206 per school. The largest campus is Wellington High School (463 students), and the largest elementary school is Eisenhower Elem (277).
Every listed school belongs to Wellington. 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 10.7:1, lower than 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 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% 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 Wellington
Elementary schools in Wellington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem Wellington | PK–05 | 277 | 15.4:1 | |
| Kennedy Elem Wellington | PK–05 | 126 | 9.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem Wellington | KG–05 | 137 | 8.4:1 | |
| Washington Elem Wellington | KG–05 | 86 | 8:1 |
Middle schools in Wellington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Middle School Wellington | 06–08 | 349 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Wellington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School Wellington | 09–12 | 463 | 11.8:1 | |
| Wellington Virtual School Wellington · Virtual | 09–12 | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Wellington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,439 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wellington
How many public schools are in Wellington, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Wellington: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,439 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wellington?
All listed public schools with an address in Wellington belong to Wellington. 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 Wellington?
Wellington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wellington, with 463 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wellington?
No school with an address in Wellington 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 Wellington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wellington public schools is 10.7:1, lower than 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 Wellington 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