Excellent
#188 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 15% in state
Jefferson West Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson West · Meriden, KS
An elementary school in Meriden, KS where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 265, Meriden, KS 66512
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson West Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson West Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated952/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,497
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jefferson West
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson West Elementary School is listed in Jefferson West; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson West Elementary School
Jefferson West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meriden, KS, part of Jefferson West, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson West Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson West Elementary School serve?
Jefferson West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Jefferson West Elementary School?
Jefferson West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson West Elementary School rank in KS?
Jefferson West Elementary School ranks #188 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jefferson West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson West Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Jefferson West Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jefferson West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson West Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Jefferson West Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (785) 484-2455
- Area population (ZIP 66512)
- 3,476
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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