West Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Elementary School?
281 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Goodland School District.
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