Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doniphan West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doniphan West Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doniphan West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doniphan West Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doniphan West Elementary School's ranking?
Doniphan West Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Doniphan West Elementary School?
210 students attend Doniphan West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Doniphan West Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doniphan West Elementary School?
Doniphan West Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doniphan West Elementary School offer ?
Doniphan West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Doniphan West Elementary School part of?
Doniphan West Elementary School is part of Doniphan West Schools School District.
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