Enrollment
201
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodland, KS
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200658000720
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Goodland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Goodland, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary
West Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Goodland, Kansas, enrolling 201 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Goodland's public schools, it stands alongside Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students): West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.9:1).
Goodland also operates Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students) and North Elementary (254 students) alongside West Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, West Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodland, which includes West Elementary.
$13,591
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 66.2%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodland Jr-Sr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodland Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Goodland Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Goodland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodland, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Elementary?
53.2% of students at West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Goodland, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary rank among schools in Goodland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Goodland, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodland on the city page.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goodland?
Besides West Elementary, Goodland also operates Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students), North Elementary (254 students), and Goodland Virtual School (7 students). See the Goodland district page for the complete list.
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