Jefferson West Elementary School
Tel:
(785)484-2455
- Jefferson West Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Jefferson West Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 302 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson West Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 95% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson West School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Jefferson West Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 275 students
0.3 miles
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-2900 0.3 5-8 275 - Meriden Jefferson West High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.4 miles
619 Condray St
Meriden, KS 66512
(785)484-3331 0.4 9-12 271 - Topeka North Fairview Grades: PK-6 | 349 students
5.7 miles
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8500 5.7 PK-6 349 - Topeka Northern Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 385 students
5.9 miles
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-2992 5.9 K-6 385 - Topeka Seaman Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 611 students
6.0 miles
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785)286-8400 6.0 7-8 611
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