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West Elementary School vs. Wheatland Elementary School

Should you attend West Elementary School or Wheatland Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Elementary School
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wheatland Elementary School
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Wheatland 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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-3, West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wheatland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
279 students
335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at 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 Wheatland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheatland Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at 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 Wheatland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Center Public 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

#191 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
#112 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of 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 Wheatland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in KS)
75-79%
(Top 1% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public 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 West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wheatland Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
77
Grade 1 Students
63
84
Grade 2 Students
80
91
Grade 3 Students
68
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Center Public 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 Asian at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Center Public 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 Black at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Center Public 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
42%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Center Public 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
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Center Public 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 Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Center Public 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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