- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
West Elementary held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200658000720 · Goodland, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 12.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Goodland Jr-Sr. High School (388 students)
West Elementary held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goodland Jr-Sr
Goodland Jr-Sr. High School
388 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary
254 students
- This school
West Elementary
201 students
- Goodland Virtu 7
Goodland Virtual School
7 students
- Goodland Learn 4
Goodland Learning Center
4 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Goodland reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.