For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in West Elk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
684 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,832 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
599 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
44
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,452
$16,226
Spending / Student
$14,225
$17,139
Best West Elk School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Elk School District?
West Elk School District manages 2 public schools serving 684 students.
What is the rank of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District is ranked #264 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Elk School District?
88% of West Elk School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $14,225 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
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