West Elementary

Public K-3

501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147

(316) 755-7030

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,614

Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Valley Center Middle School
High:	Valley Center High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley Center Pub School District! (See more...)

Compare West Elementary employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $9,614, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 elementary schools in the Valley Center Pub School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valley Center Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Pub School 68^th of 269 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	64.89	268^th	660	59.4%
2013	47.14	448^th	668	32.9%
2015	68.56	180^th	678	73.5%
2016	46.63	365^th	656	44.4%
2017	52.21	308^th	659	53.3%
2018	70.38	158^th	656	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.87	16^th	512	96.9%

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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.75	163^rd	574	71.6%

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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.99	129^th	575	77.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.18	45^th	207	78.3%

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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.75	134^th	574	76.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	461	12	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	478
1989	464	13	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	488
1990	481	6	4	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	503
1991	506	5	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	526
1992	520	4	0	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	537
1993	330	5	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1994	315	4	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	328	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1996	328	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1997	354	4	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	368
1998	350	8	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	369
1999	349	6	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	368
2000	334	7	4	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	353
2001	314	7	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	332
2002	305	5	3	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	328
2003	305	5	3	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	328
2004	351	5	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	1	366
2005	356	4	3	16	4	n/a	n/a	6	389
2006	335	5	0	19	3	n/a	n/a	20	382
2007	329	4	0	25	7	n/a	n/a	9	374
2008	355	7	2	33	7	n/a	n/a	8	412
2009	374	8	2	33	4	n/a	n/a	6	427
2010	345	8	1	37	3	0	4	0	398
2011	382	6	5	44	1	0	12	0	450
2012	322	5	3	51	1	0	11	0	393
2013	321	6	4	55	1	0	13	0	400
2014	319	7	3	57	1	1	9	0	397
2015	322	11	6	59	1	1	15	0	415
2016	332	5	4	58	1	1	18	0	419
2017	341	6	2	60	2	1	16	0	428
2018	323	5	2	54	2	1	22	0	409
2019	257	5	5	42	3	0	17	0	329
2020	248	4	4	51	3	0	16	0	326
2021	218	3	4	62	4	0	12	0	303
2022	200	2	5	65	4	0	10	0	286
2023	204	3	5	61	4	0	10	0	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	478	24.0	19.9	0
1989	488	24.0	20.3	n/a
1990	503	26.4	19.0	0
1991	526	27.7	18.9	n/a
1992	537	29.6	18.1	18.8
1993	346	17.6	19.7	14.5
1994	331	19.1	17.3	17.2
1995	340	20.9	16.3	24.1
1996	340	20.9	16.3	24.1
1997	368	20.4	18.0	19.8
1998	369	21.6	17.1	18.2
1999	368	21.6	17.0	13.3
2000	353	21.9	16.1	14.4
2001	332	20.9	15.9	15.4
2002	328	20.6	15.9	16.8
2003	328	20.6	15.9	16.8
2004	366	22.8	16.1	24.1
2005	389	22.8	17.1	30.3
2006	382	23.1	16.5	37.3
2007	374	25.4	14.7	38.9
2008	412	20.3	20.3	32.2
2009	427	20.3	21.0	34.7
2010	398	23.3	17.0	39.7
2011	450	21.8	20.6	46.2
2012	393	22.3	17.5	44
2013	400	23.7	16.8	49.8
2014	397	21.9	18.1	54.9
2015	415	23.0	18.0	55.4
2016	419	n/a	n/a	58
2017	428	22.4	19.1	58.2
2018	409	23.0	17.7	54.8
2019	329	19.1	17.2	48
2020	326	19.8	16.4	46
2021	303	20.8	14.5	43.9
2022	286	22.3	12.7	39.5
2023	287	22.1	12.9	46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	478	24.0	19.9	0
1989	488	24.0	20.3	n/a
1990	503	26.4	19.0	0
1991	526	27.7	18.9	n/a
1992	537	29.6	18.1	18.8
1993	346	17.6	19.7	14.5
1994	331	19.1	17.3	17.2
1995	340	20.9	16.3	24.1
1996	340	20.9	16.3	24.1
1997	368	20.4	18.0	19.8
1998	369	21.6	17.1	18.2
1999	368	21.6	17.0	13.3
2000	353	21.9	16.1	14.4
2001	332	20.9	15.9	15.4
2002	328	20.6	15.9	16.8
2003	328	20.6	15.9	16.8
2004	366	22.8	16.1	24.1
2005	389	22.8	17.1	30.3
2006	382	23.1	16.5	37.3
2007	374	25.4	14.7	38.9
2008	412	20.3	20.3	32.2
2009	427	20.3	21.0	34.7
2010	398	23.3	17.0	39.7
2011	450	21.8	20.6	46.2
2012	393	22.3	17.5	44
2013	400	23.7	16.8	49.8
2014	397	21.9	18.1	54.9
2015	415	23.0	18.0	55.4
2016	419	n/a	n/a	58
2017	428	22.4	19.1	58.2
2018	409	23.0	17.7	54.8
2019	329	19.1	17.2	48
2020	326	19.8	16.4	46
2021	303	20.8	14.5	43.9
2022	286	22.3	12.7	39.5
2023	287	22.1	12.9	46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$568 (5.9%)	$9,046 (94.1%)	$9,614

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)	36.6	38.5	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Pub School)	48.5	50.9	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)	53	51.3	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Pub School)	61.8	63.3	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	287	12.8%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	42	61	45.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	204	20.6%
Two or More Races	17	10	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	46.7%	1.3%

Schools Near West Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KAP English Language Arts (2023)					KAP Mathematics (2023)					KAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Elementary	Public	K-3	501 N Sheridan	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 755-7030	287	22	12.9	46.7%	204 (71.1%)	3 (1.0%)	61 (21.3%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)								(n/a)	38.5				38.5	51.3				51.3			$9,614	$568	$9,046
Wheatland Elementary	Public	K-3	800 Meadow	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 755-7040	346	26	13.4	43.1%	285 (82.4%)	7 (2.0%)	34 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)								(n/a)	63.8				63.8	76.6				76.6			$8,780	$550	$8,230
Valley Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	737 N. Meridian	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 755-7050	480	31	15.5	40.8%	357 (74.4%)	6 (1.3%)	82 (17.1%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	69.5	166^th of 660 public elementary schools	74.8%		72.1	149^th of 668 public elementary schools	77.7%	17		49.6	44.4		46.9		52.8	43.8		48.1	47.4	47.4	$8,213	$335	$7,878
Abilene Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	522 N Abilene	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 755-7020	259	18	14.3	50.2%	192 (74.1%)	5 (1.9%)	42 (16.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)								(n/a)	44.7				44.7	55.3				55.3			$13,221	$343	$12,879
Chisholm Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6015 Independence	Park City	67219	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 973-9400	417	31	13.5	66.4%	248 (59.5%)	43 (10.3%)	72 (17.3%)	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.6%)	41.8	390^th of 660 public elementary schools	40.9%		44.6	377^th of 668 public elementary schools	43.6%	13	39.7	46.2	27.1		38.1	48.5	26.9	25.0		35.1	37.5	37.5	$12,368	$4,150	$8,218
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 N Arkansas	Wichita	67204	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 973-3250	445	26	17.2	62.7%	243 (54.6%)	26 (5.8%)	140 (31.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.6%)	55.6	280^th of 660 public elementary schools	57.6%		42.5	400^th of 668 public elementary schools	40.1%	120	27.8	53.7	46.3		42.2	38.9	41.8	33.3		38.0	53.8	53.8	$9,793	$2,572	$7,221
R L Wright Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 W 4th St	Sedgwick	67135	Harvey County	Sedgwick Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 772-5783	272	19	14.0	42.6%	234 (86.0%)	3 (1.1%)	25 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	76.8	119^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.0%		65.4	202^nd of 668 public elementary schools	69.8%	83	47.4	66.7	47.6	51.4	51.8	52.6	62.5	38.1	57.1	51.1	52.4	52.4	$8,250	$697	$7,553
Maize Central Elementary	Public	K-4	304 W. Academy Ave	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 722-0427	557	39	14.1	29.6%	374 (67.1%)	4 (0.7%)	127 (22.8%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	69	172^nd of 660 public elementary schools	73.9%		67	187^th of 668 public elementary schools	72.0%	15	47.1	48.3			47.7	59.0	51.3			54.9			$8,725	$542	$8,182
Vermillion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 James	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 722-0266	835	34	24.5	24.8%	602 (72.1%)	18 (2.2%)	123 (14.7%)	25 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.5%)	59.1	241^st of 660 public elementary schools	63.5%		55.1	286^th of 668 public elementary schools	57.2%	45	48.2	39.6			43.5	71.9	28.7			48.1			$8,755	$619	$8,136
Maize Elementary	Public	K-4	305 W. Jones	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(316) 722-8230	425	30	14.3	31.5%	312 (73.4%)	18 (4.2%)	55 (12.9%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)	68.1	174^th of 660 public elementary schools	73.6%		80	97^th of 668 public elementary schools	85.5%	77	45.7	50.0			48.0	56.8	51.1			53.7			$8,753	$471	$8,281

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

What district is West Elementary in?

Valley Center Pub School

How many students attend West Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended West Elementary.

What schools do graduates of West Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley Center Middle School
High : Valley Center High

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary?

Students at West Elementary are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

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