At a glance
Reported students
353
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
357
West Elem: 353 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about West Elem
West Elem is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Wamego. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wamego. NCES reports 353 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Elem
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wamego
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–02
357 reported students
Wamego Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
385 reported students
Wamego High
High · Grades 09–12
504 reported students
Wamego High School Virtual School
High · Grades 09–12
18 reported students
Public schools near West Elem
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem Elementary · Wamego | PK–02 | 357 | 0.7 mi |
| Wamego High High · Wamego | 09–12 | 504 | 0.7 mi |
| Wamego High School Virtual School High · Wamego | 09–12 | 18 | 0.7 mi |
| Wamego Middle School Middle · Wamego | 06–08 | 385 | 0.9 mi |
| St George Elem Elementary · Rock Creek | PK–04 | 374 | 5.9 mi |
| Oliver Brown Elementary Elementary · Manhattan-Ogden | PK–05 | 338 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Elem
What grades does West Elem serve?
West Elem reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wamego.
How many students attend West Elem?
West Elem reported 353 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Elem?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 353 students and 20.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wamego attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Elem in?
West Elem is part of Wamego, based in Wamego, KS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Elem (0.7 mi), Wamego High (0.7 mi), Wamego High School Virtual School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.