West Elem
#256 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23287 of 50,301 nationally
About West Elem
West Elem is a public elementary located in Wamego, in the Wamego school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 353 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 256th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 353.
There are 4 schools in Wamego; West Elem ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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 West Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students · 1.1 km away
Wamego High
Wamego · Public high · Grades 9–12
504 students · 1.2 km away
Wamego Middle School
Wamego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 1.5 km away
St George Elem
St George · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
374 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Cottonwood Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Bonner Springs Elementary
Bonner Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Horizon Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Beeson Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Elem a good school?
West Elem has a Success Index (US) of 52.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #256 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 West Elem rank in Kansas?
West Elem ranks #256 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23287 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Elem?
West Elem had 353 students in 2025.
Is West Elem a elementary school or a high school?
West Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Elem?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of West Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.