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#248 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 19% in state

West Bourbon Elementary

Elementary School · Uniontown · Uniontown, KS

An Uniontown elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

602 Fifth Street, Uniontown, KS 66779

  • Math 58% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$15,745
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at West Bourbon Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Bourbon Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average605/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,846

Median home value

$78,900

Median rent

$755/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Uniontown

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Bourbon Elementary is listed in Uniontown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Bourbon Elementary

West Bourbon Elementary is a public elementary school in Uniontown, KS, part of Uniontown, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Bourbon Elementary

What grades does West Bourbon Elementary serve?

West Bourbon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend West Bourbon Elementary?

West Bourbon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bourbon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Bourbon Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Bourbon Elementary rank in KS?

West Bourbon Elementary ranks #248 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is West Bourbon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

West Bourbon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 West Bourbon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bourbon Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Bourbon Elementary a charter school?

No, West Bourbon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Bourbon Elementary a Title I school?

No, West Bourbon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bourbon Elementary?

69.2% of students at West Bourbon Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bourbon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 66779)
955
Area median age
21.5
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 66779; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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