Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 191 · STATE 353
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRAIRIE HILLS·NCES 200035002027
Wetmore Elementary
321 6th Street, Wetmore, KS 66550 · (785)866-2860 · Nemaha County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 49.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
90
-4 (-4%) vs 2017
-27% since 2010-11, when it was 124
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 9.4:1
% White
92%
was 96%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 90 | 8.3 | 10.8:1 | 56% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 96 | 7 | 13.7:1 | 55% (53) |
| 2017-18 | 94 | 10 | 9.4:1 | 65% (61) |
| 2015-16 | 112 | 10 | 11.2:1 | 66% (74) |
| 2010-11 | 124 | 12 | 10.3:1 | 57% (71) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wetmore Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (94 to 90); teachers down 17% (10 to 8.3).
About Wetmore Elementary
Wetmore Elementary is a public school located in Wetmore, Kansas.
Federal data list 5 schools in Prairie Hills, with 953 students enrolled.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wetmore Elementary is about 10.8:1. Combined schools in Kansas have an average ratio of 49.0:1.
American Community Survey estimates for Nemaha County show that the median household earns about $77,348 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 30%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Across Nemaha County, 9 public schools serve about 1,884 students.
About 8.4 miles separate Wetmore Elementary from the closest public school, Jackson Heights High School and Middle School. Within ten miles are 2 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Wetmore Elementary is Rural: Remote.
In 2022-23, the school enrolled 90, down from 94 in 2017-18. From 2017-18 to 2022-23, the ratio increased from 9.4:1 to 10.8:1.
The Wetmore Elementary discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Nemaha County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,160
Census ACS
Median income
$77,348
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Prairie Hills
- Sabetha Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- Sabetha High SchoolHigh · 217 students
- Sabetha Middle SchoolMiddle · 173 students
- Axtell Elementary SchoolElementary · 113 students
- Axtell HighHigh · 49 students
- Wetmore HighCombined
Nearby schools
- Jackson Heights High School and Middle School8.4 mi · 229
- Jackson Heights Elementary School8.5 mi · 268
- Holton Middle12.0 mi · 220
- Holton High12.0 mi · 335
- Holton Elementary School12.2 mi · 511
- Fresh Start (Virtual)12.3 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Wetmore ElementaryIs Wetmore Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wetmore Elementary is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many teachers does Wetmore Elementary have?
Teacher count for Wetmore Elementary is not reported; the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8:1.
Is Wetmore Elementary public or private?
Wetmore Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Prairie Hills.
Where is Wetmore Elementary located?
Wetmore Elementary is located at 321 6th Street, Wetmore, KS 66550.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.