Weskan Elementary School
Weskan Elementary School serves 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Weskan Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weskan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Weskan Elementary School's student population of 61 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weskan Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Weskan Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
5%
7%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weskan Elementary School's ranking?
Weskan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Weskan Elementary School?
61 students attend Weskan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Weskan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weskan Elementary School?
Weskan Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weskan Elementary School offer ?
Weskan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Weskan Elementary School part of?
Weskan Elementary School is part of Weskan School District.
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