Doniphan West Elementary School
Tel:
(785)359-6526
- Doniphan West Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Doniphan West Elementary School's student population of 239 students has grown by 279% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Doniphan West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Doniphan West Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #743 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 91% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Doniphan West s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Doniphan West Elementary School is Troy High And Middle School (8.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Troy High And Middle School (8.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Troy Elementary School (8.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Troy Troy High And Middle School Grades: 7-12 | 145 students
8.2 miles
319 S Park
Troy, KS 66087
(785)985-3533 8.2 7-12 145 - Highland Doniphan West Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 132 students
8.3 miles
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785)442-3286 8.3 7-12 132 - Troy Troy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 218 students
8.4 miles
230 W Poplar
Troy, KS 66087
(785)985-3538 8.4 PK-6 218 - Everest Everest Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 173 students
10.9 miles
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785)548-7536 10.9 5-8 173 - Atchison Atchison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 870 students
12.8 miles
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)367-1161 12.8 PK-5 870
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