Doniphan West Primary (Closed 2016)

202 W. Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Doniphan West Primary serves 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Doniphan West Primary?
84 students attend Doniphan West Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Doniphan West Primary students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doniphan West Primary?
Doniphan West Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doniphan West Primary offer ?
Doniphan West Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Doniphan West Primary part of?
Doniphan West Primary is part of Doniphan West Schools.

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