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4 schools in Jefferson West

Kansas · 1,711 students · 1 city

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 2024-25
Total enrollment
843
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Jefferson West ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn KansasIn 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 156N/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
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

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.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Rocket Online Schools (ROCS)MeridenCombinedKG-12868
Jefferson West Elementary SchoolMeridenElementaryPK-04320
Jefferson West MiddleMeridenMiddle05-08276
Jefferson West HighMeridenHigh09-12247

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Jefferson West run?
Jefferson West has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,711 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson West?
Jefferson West includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Jefferson West?
Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) is the largest public school in Jefferson West by enrollment, with approximately 868 students.
What grade levels does Jefferson West serve?
Jefferson West serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.