Doniphan West Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Doniphan West Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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
Top Rankings
Doniphan West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Doniphan West Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doniphan West Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Doniphan West Elementary School is 0.17, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
182 students attend Doniphan West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Doniphan West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 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 11:1, which is lower than 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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