Enrollment
201
Elementary
DISTRICT 228 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOODLAND·NCES 200658000720
West Elementary
912 West 12th, Goodland, KS 67735 · (785) 890-6163 · Sherman County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL201 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
117 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 28% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Goodland. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary this school | 201 | 58.2% | N/A |
| North Elementary Goodland | 254 | 59.4% | 32.3% |
| Oberlin Elem Oberlin | 232 | 60.3% | 46.1% |
| Lincoln Elem McPherson | 221 | 62.0% | 36.1% |
| Washington Elem McPherson | 256 | 55.1% | 47.9% |
| Harper Elem Harper | 255 | 62.7% | 46.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 201 | #536 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #273 of 539 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.6% | #312 of 540 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.2% | #286 of 658 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.2% | #306 of 377 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
201
-23 (-10%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 269
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 14.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 201 | 15 | 13.4:1 | 58% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 249 | 16 | 15.6:1 | 58% (145) |
| 2022-23 | 252 | 16 | 15.8:1 | 63% (158) |
| 2020-21 | 224 | 16 | 14.0:1 | 52% (116) |
| 2017-18 | 212 | 15.7 | 13.5:1 | 62% (132) |
| 2015-16 | 210 | 18 | 11.7:1 | 56% (118) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 19 | 13.1:1 | 55% (138) |
| 2000-01 | 170 | 14 | 12.1:1 | 44% (75) |
| 1990-91 | 269 | 18 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (212 to 201); teachers down 5% (15.7 to 15).
About West Elementary
Families in Goodland, Kansas, are served by West Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school. In all, 201 students attend the school in pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 36% below the 313-student average for elementary schools in Kansas.
West Elementary is in Goodland, a district with 854 students across 5 schools.
About 72% of the student body at West Elementary is White. Other students are 24% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. By comparison, Sherman County residents are about 88% White. A diversity index of 43% means there is a 43% chance two randomly chosen students at West Elementary are from different groups.
For every teacher at West Elementary, there are about 13.4 students; the school has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is about 13.2:1. There are 117 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 58% of enrollment.
American Community Survey estimates for Sherman County show that the median household earns about $61,750 a year, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. Across Sherman County, 5 public schools serve about 854 students.
West Elementary's closest public school neighbor is Goodland Virtual School, about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles of West Elementary, there are 4 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Remote.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 10%, from 224 to 201.
On allk12, people connected to West Elementary can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Sherman County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,858
Census ACS
Median income
$61,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
854 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Goodland
- Goodland Jr-Sr. High SchoolHigh · 388 students
- North ElementaryElementary · 254 students
- Goodland Virtual SchoolHigh · 7 students
- Goodland Learning CenterHigh · 4 students
Other schools in Goodland
- Goodland Jr-Sr. High SchoolHigh · 388 students
- North ElementaryElementary · 254 students
- Goodland Virtual SchoolHigh · 7 students
- Goodland Learning CenterHigh · 4 students
Other West Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 25 states are named West Elementary. West Elementary is the 46th largest of the 51.
- West ElemWamego, KS · 353 students
- West ElemValley Center, KS · 264 students
- West ElementaryMt Juliet, TN · 849 students
- West ElementaryBixby, OK · 757 students
- West Elementary SchoolCYPRESS, TX · 740 students
Nearby schools
- Goodland Virtual School0.7 mi · 7
- Goodland Learning Center0.7 mi · 4
- Goodland Jr-Sr. High School1.0 mi · 388
- North Elementary1.2 mi · 254
- Brewster High18.6 mi · 34
- Brewster Elem18.6 mi · 90
Frequently asked questions
About West ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Elementary?
West Elementary enrolls approximately 201 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does West Elementary serve?
West Elementary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Elementary is approximately 13.4:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Elementary?
At West Elementary, the student body is approximately 72% White, 24% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is West Elementary public or private?
West Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Goodland.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.