Jefferson West Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meriden, Kansas 66512 · Jefferson West
#141 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#14647 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson West Elementary School
Jefferson West Elementary School is a public elementary located in Meriden, in the Jefferson West school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 141st of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 320.
There are 3 schools in Meriden; Jefferson West Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson West Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson West Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson West Middle
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students · 510 m away
Jefferson West High
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students · 647 m away
North Fairview
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 9.2 km away
Northern Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students · 9.6 km away
Seaman Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 9.7 km away
Seaman High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students · 11 km away
Elmont Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 12 km away
Royal Valley High
Hoyt · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students · 14 km away
Royal Valley Elementary
Hoyt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students · 14 km away
Lawrence Gardner High School
Topeka · Public high · Grades 7–12
111 students · 14 km away
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David Brewer Elementary
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319 students
Westwood View Elem
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Peterson Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson West Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson West Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #141 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson West Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Jefferson West Elementary School ranks #141 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #14647 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson West Elementary School?
Jefferson West Elementary School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson West Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson West Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson West Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson West Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.