Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Elk Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
West Elk Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elk Schools is 0.22, 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.
West Elk Schools is ranked #771 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Elk Schools?
The graduation rate of West Elk Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Elk Schools?
378 students attend West Elk Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Elk Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elk Schools?
West Elk Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Elk Schools offer ?
West Elk Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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