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Jefferson West Elementary School vs. Jefferson County North Elem/middle

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School Overview

School
Jefferson West Elementary School
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Jefferson West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson County North Elem/middle ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
326 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson County North Elem/middle.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson County North Elem/middle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson West School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County North Elem/middle with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County North School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#84 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
#516 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson County North Elem/middle, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in KS)
39%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson County North Elem/middle who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson County North Elem/middle by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
30
Kindergarten Students
71
26
Grade 1 Students
64
20
Grade 2 Students
53
40
Grade 3 Students
54
30
Grade 4 Students
65
47
Grade 5 Students
-
34
Grade 6 Students
-
32
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County North School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson County North Elem/middle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County North School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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