Weskan Elementary

Weskan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Weskan, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Weskan District, which is ranked 201 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Weskan Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 175 (2020-2021) and 414 (2023-2024) out of 653-670 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.47%) and Mathematics (30.95%) were higher than the state averages, but their 5th and 6th-grade proficiency rates were lower. Weskan Elementary's performance in Science has been a standout, with 61.53% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. Compared to the nearby Sharon Springs Elementary, Weskan Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with Sharon Springs outperforming Weskan in most subject areas and grade levels.

Weskan Elementary has a high percentage of White students, and the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has fluctuated between 20.55% and 29.17% over the past three years, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school spends $12,077 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 10.1 over the past three years. While these factors suggest a favorable learning environment, the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with these resources, indicating the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and strategies to drive more consistent and improved student outcomes.