Wetmore Elementary School

321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wetmore Elementary School 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wetmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Wetmore Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
92 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wetmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetmore Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#821 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wetmore Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Wetmore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wetmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wetmore Elementary School's ranking?
Wetmore Elementary School is ranked #821 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wetmore Elementary School?
92 students attend Wetmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wetmore Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wetmore Elementary School?
Wetmore Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wetmore Elementary School offer ?
Wetmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wetmore Elementary School part of?
Wetmore Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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