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Western Plains North Elementary School

100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Western Plains North 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Western Plains North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Western Plains North Elementary School's student population of 56 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
56 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Western Plains North Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Plains North Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#213 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Plains North Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Plains North Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
93%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Plains North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Plains North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Plains North Elementary School's ranking?
Western Plains North Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Western Plains North Elementary School?
56 students attend Western Plains North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Western Plains North Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Plains North Elementary School?
Western Plains North Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Plains North Elementary School offer ?
Western Plains North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Western Plains North Elementary School part of?
Western Plains North Elementary School is part of Western Plains School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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