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West Elk Schools
PublicOtherGrades PK–12
1199 State Highway 99, Howard, KS 67349 · (620) 374-2147 · Part of West Elk Unified School District 282
Students
371
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–12
What stands out about West Elk Schools
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 35.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1199 State Highway 99, Howard
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten22
Grade 128
Grade 232
Grade 325
Grade 422
Grade 524
Grade 633
Grade 724
Grade 825
Grade 925
Grade 1022
Grade 1129
Grade 1231
Enrollment over time
386’20
386’21
378’22
375’23
371’24
Down 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native 4%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.