For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in West Elk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in West Elk School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
607 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Elk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
55%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.57
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
74%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,285 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,030 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,285
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,030
$17,192
Best West Elk School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Elk School District?
West Elk School District manages 2 public schools serving 607 students.
What is the rank of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District is ranked #250 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Elk School District?
74% of West Elk School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Elk School District?
West Elk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is West Elk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,030 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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