Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Clearwater Elementary West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clearwater Elementary West's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clearwater school district, covering approximately 137.9 square miles in Clearwater, KS. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearwater Elementary West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Clearwater Elementary West's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Clearwater Elementary West ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clearwater Elementary West is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater Elementary West's ranking?
Clearwater Elementary West is ranked #147 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Clearwater Elementary West often compared to?
Clearwater Elementary Westis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater High School, Mulvane Elementary W D Munson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary West?
329 students attend Clearwater Elementary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clearwater Elementary West students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearwater Elementary West?
Clearwater Elementary West has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearwater Elementary West offer ?
Clearwater Elementary West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearwater Elementary West part of?
Clearwater Elementary West is part of Clearwater School District.
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