Excellent
#82 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 6% in state
West Elem
Elementary School · Valley Center Pub Sch · Valley Center, KS
A Valley Center Pub Sch elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 N Sheridan, Valley Center, KS 67147
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elem score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Elem 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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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
$82,711
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Abilene ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Trail ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley Center Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elem is listed in Valley Center Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elem
West Elem is a public elementary school in Valley Center, KS, part of Valley Center Pub Sch, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elem
What grades does West Elem serve?
West Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend West Elem?
West Elem has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elem rank in KS?
West Elem ranks #82 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is West Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elem has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Elem a charter school?
No, West Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elem a Title I school?
No, West Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elem?
51.6% of students at West Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (316) 755-7030
- Area population (ZIP 67147)
- 11,193
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 67147; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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