West Elementary School

West Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
249 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Goodland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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