Western Plains North Elem
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ransom, Kansas 67572 · Western Plains
#551 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#38841 of 50,301 nationally
About Western Plains North Elem
Western Plains North Elem is a public elementary located in Ransom, in the Western Plains school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 62 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 551st of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 62.
There are 2 schools in Ransom; Western Plains North Elem ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Western Plains North Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Western Plains North Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Western Plains North Elem a good school?
Western Plains North Elem has a Success Index (US) of 29.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #551 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 Western Plains North Elem rank in Kansas?
Western Plains North Elem ranks #551 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #38841 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western Plains North Elem?
Western Plains North Elem had 62 students in 2025.
Is Western Plains North Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Western Plains North Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western Plains North Elem?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Western Plains North Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.