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West Elk Virtual Academy
School · West Elk · Howard, KS
A school in Howard, KS where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 607, Howard, KS 67349
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at West Elk Virtual Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 21% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Elk Virtual Academy 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,750
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elk SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 375 | 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.
West Elk
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elk Virtual Academy is listed in West Elk; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elk Virtual Academy
West Elk Virtual Academy is a public school in Howard, KS, part of West Elk, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 38.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elk Virtual Academy
What grades does West Elk Virtual Academy serve?
West Elk Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend West Elk Virtual Academy?
West Elk Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elk Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elk Virtual Academy is 38.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elk Virtual Academy rank in KS?
West Elk Virtual Academy ranks #1,212 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is West Elk Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elk Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Elk Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elk Virtual Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is West Elk Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, West Elk Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elk Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, West Elk Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Elk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (620) 374-2113
- Area population (ZIP 67349)
- 764
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 67349; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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