For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 597 students in West Elk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in West Elk School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
597 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Elk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
55%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,595 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,117 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 84% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,595
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,117
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Elk School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Elk School District?
West Elk School District manages 2 public schools serving 597 students.
What is the rank of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District is ranked #250 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Elk School District?
74% of West Elk School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is West Elk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,117 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 84% over four school years.
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