Jefferson West Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 484-2455
Jefferson West Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson West Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jefferson West Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson West Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson West Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #45 out of 1265 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 93% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson West School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson West Elementary School is Jefferson West High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson West Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meriden Jefferson West Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 269 students
0.3 miles
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900 0.3 5-8 269 - Meriden Jefferson West High School Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
0.4 miles
619 Condray St
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-3331 0.4 9-12 273 - Topeka North Fairview Grades: PK-6 | 316 students
5.7 miles
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500 5.7 PK-6 316 - Topeka Northern Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 461 students
5.9 miles
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992 5.9 PK-6 461 - Topeka Seaman Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 614 students
6.0 miles
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400 6.0 7-8 614
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