Ell–Saline USD 307 explained

Ell–Saline USD 307
Address:	412 E. Anderson Rd.
City:	Brookville
State:	Kansas
Zipcode:	67425
Country:	United States
Coordinates:	38.7727°N -97.8611°W
Type:	Public
Grades:	Pre-K to 12
Superintendent:	Brian Rowley^[1]
School Board:	7 members
Schools:	2
Students:	419

Ell–Saline USD 307 is a public unified school district headquartered in Brookville, Kansas, United States.^[2] The district includes the communities of Brookville, Bavaria, Hedville, Shipton, and nearby rural areas.^[3] Currently the superintendent is Brian Rowley.

History

The district is governed by a seven-member board of education.^[4]

In 2018, 25.9 percent of the students tested had an effective or excellent ability to understand and use mathematics skills needed for college and career readiness.^[5] In the same year, 34.81 percent of the students tested demonstrated an effective or excellent ability in English Language Arts skills needed for college and career readiness.

Schools

The school district operates the following schools:

Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School

• Address: 414 E. Anderson St., Brookville
• Grades 7 to 12
• Principal: Chris McClure^[6]

Ell-Saline Elementary School

• Address: 1757 N. Halstead Rd. (northwest of Salina at Stimmel Rd. intersection)
• Pre-K to 6th
• Principal: Darla Raile

As of the 2022–2023 school year, the district had an enrollment of approximately 419 students, with about 226 at the elementary school and 193 at the junior/senior high school.

Extracurricular Activities

The district offers various extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement, including:

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• Scholars Bowl
• Art Club
• Music and Drama Programs

Athletics

Ell-Saline Jr/Sr High School offers a variety of athletic programs and has achieved success in state competitions.

• Classification: Class 2A
• League: Heart of America league^[7]
• Mascot: Cardinals
• Colors: Red and White

Programs

Fall Sports

• Football
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Winter Sports

• Basketball
• Wrestling

Spring Sports

• Baseball
• Softball
• Track and Field

State Championships

Baseball

• 2013 – Class 2-1A State Champions.^[8]

Basketball

• 1980 – Class 1A State Champions.^[9]

Football

• 1989 – 8-Man Division I State Champions.^[10]

Track and Field

• 1978 – Individual State Champion in Long Jump (John, Brookville-Ell-Saline) with a jump of 23' 0.75".^[11]

See also

• Kansas State Department of Education
• Kansas State High School Activities Association
• List of high schools in Kansas
• List of unified school districts in Kansas

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-2024 Kansas Educational Directory . . October 20, 2024.
2. Web site: USD 307 Website . https://web.archive.org/web/20200208130226/http://www.ellsaline.org/ . February 8, 2020 . live.
3. Web site: USD 307 District Map . . https://web.archive.org/web/20200208130643/https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_307.pdf . February 8, 2020 . live.
4. Web site: Board Members . Ell-Saline USD 307 . October 20, 2024.
5. Web site: Performance Level Reports. ksreportcard.ksde.org. July 24, 2019.
6. Web site: Contact Information . Ell-Saline USD 307 . October 20, 2024.
7. Web site: Brookville-Ell-Saline HS . October 20, 2024 . Kansas State High School Activities Association.
8. Web site: State Baseball Champions . . October 20, 2024.
9. Web site: State Basketball Champions . KSHSAA . October 20, 2024.
10. Web site: State Football Champions . KSHSAA . October 20, 2024.
11. Web site: State Indoor Track & Field Meet Records . KSHSAA . October 20, 2024.