Elk Valley Unified School District 283, Kansas

Elk Valley Unified School District 283 is a unified school district in Elk County, Montgomery County, and Chautauqua County, Kansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 790 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 159 sq mi (411 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
790 ± 144
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Elk County62% of the district’s landMontgomery County31% of the district’s landChautauqua County8% of the district’s land
Land area
159 sq mi (411 km²)
Median household income
$52,500 ± $15,383
Median home value
$76,300 ± $26,248
Water area
1.07 sq mi (2.77 km²)
State
Kansas
Census code (GEOID)
2005760
Coordinates (central point)
37.365141, -95.979771

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Elk Valley Unified School District 283, largest first

  1. Louisburg Township533 people
  2. Longton Township449 people
  3. Longton (city)302 people
  4. Oak Valley Township101 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Independence Unified School District 44615 mi southeast
  2. Fredonia Unified School District 48415 mi north
  3. Neodesha Unified School District 46117 mi east
  4. West Elk Unified School District 28218 mi northwest
  5. Chautauqua County Community Unified School District 28618 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Elk Valley Unified School District 283. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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