4 schools in Jefferson West
Jefferson West runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Kansas, with combined enrollment around 1,711 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Jefferson West
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25How Jefferson West ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Kansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,711 | #55 of 156 | #4,971 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #84 of 156 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.0:1 | #153 of 154 | #8,848 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 33.6% | #129 of 156 | #6,269 of 8,164 |
Inside Jefferson West
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 864 to 843 students (down 2%) and from 53 to 61 full-time teachers (up 15%), as of 2024-25.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) | Meriden | Combined | KG-12 | 868 |
| Jefferson West Elementary School | Meriden | Elementary | PK-04 | 320 |
| Jefferson West Middle | Meriden | Middle | 05-08 | 276 |
| Jefferson West High | Meriden | High | 09-12 | 247 |
About Jefferson West
Jefferson West is a thinly populated public-school district in Kansas. The district operates 4 schools and hosts approximately 1,711 students.
For a sense of the school types, Jefferson West comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Jefferson West is about 428, above the Kansas average of roughly 355.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 843 students in SY 2020-21 versus 843 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Jefferson West discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.