- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wamego, KS
West Elem
Federal NCES profile for West Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200000301608
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wamego · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Elem held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200000301608 · Wamego, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wamego High (504 students)
West Elem held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wamego High
Wamego High
504 students
- Wamego Middle
Wamego Middle School
385 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
357 students
- This school
West Elem
353 students
- Wamego High Sc 18
Wamego High School Virtual School
18 students
What this shows West Elem reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elem compares
West Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, West Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wamego reports $15,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wamego Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wamego High School Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elem
How many students attend West Elem?
West Elem has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wamego, KS. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elem is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elem?
24.2% of students at West Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elem?
The largest demographic group at West Elem is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Wamego, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elem?
West Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elem rank among public schools in Wamego?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wamego on the city page.
What other schools are in Wamego?
Besides West Elem, Wamego also operates Wamego High (504 students), Wamego Middle School (385 students), and Central Elem (357 students). See the Wamego district page for the complete list.