Kansas Connections Academy

150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,200 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kansas Connections Academy's student population of 1,200 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2010
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kansas Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kansas Connections Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#710 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
31%
38%
32%
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elkhart School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kansas Connections Academy's ranking?
Kansas Connections Academy is ranked #710 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kansas Connections Academy often compared to?
Kansas Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Point Rock Alternative Learning Center, Lawrence Virtual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
1,200 students attend Kansas Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kansas Connections Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Connections Academy offer ?
Kansas Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Kansas Connections Academy part of?
Kansas Connections Academy is part of Elkhart School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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