Jefferson West Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson West Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Meriden, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 307 students. The school is part of the Jefferson West District, which is ranked 28 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson West Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking between 49 and 206 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests is impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 59.82% of all students at Jefferson West Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. In Mathematics, 65.51% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 69.83% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 59.66% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages.

While Jefferson West Elementary consistently outperforms the state averages, the nearby schools show a more mixed picture. Scott Dual Language Magnet, a public magnet school in Topeka, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Jefferson West and the state averages, with only 23.31% of students proficient or better in ELA and 14.13% in Mathematics. Tecumseh North Elementary, a public school in the Shawnee Heights district, performs better than the state averages but still lags behind Jefferson West in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Elmont Elementary, another Seaman district school, stands out as a high-performing school, with 54.58% of students proficient or better in ELA and 65.3% in Mathematics, comparable to Jefferson West's results.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 301 Main Street
       Meriden, KS  66512


(785) 484-2455

District: Jefferson West

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jefferson West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson West Middle
High:    Jefferson West High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson West Elementary School ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.38. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson West Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson West Elementary School 74th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jefferson West Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson West:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson West 28th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson West Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 77.16 63rd 660 90.5%
2013 78.28 86th 668 87.1%
2015 78.36 104th 678 84.7%
2016 64.31 206th 656 68.6%
2017 72.14 139th 659 78.9%
2018 88.42 49th 656 92.5%
2019 80.57 87th 667 87.0%
2021 79.40 103rd 670 84.6%
2022 80.58 91st 668 86.4%
2023 77.99 114th 660 82.7%
2024 85.38 74th 653 88.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.78 12th 140 91.4%
2021 78.09 21st 214 90.2%
2023 80.28 26th 296 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.98 6th 512 98.8%
2019 84.52 22nd 509 95.7%
2021 93.85 6th 494 98.8%
2022 65.25 117th 512 77.1%
2023 83.40 33rd 541 93.9%
2024 88.97 17th 546 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.62 27th 574 95.3%
2019 88.22 40th 591 93.2%
2021 68.50 157th 591 73.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.78 12th 140 91.4%
2021 78.09 21st 214 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.46 67th 575 88.3%
2019 65.14 169th 586 71.2%
2021 85.23 66th 605 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.09 48th 574 91.6%
2019 74.84 106th 592 82.1%
2021 71.48 123rd 587 79.0%
2022 77.31 96th 596 83.9%
2023 68.65 138th 584 76.4%
2024 79.16 90th 579 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Jefferson West Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson West Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 283 4 3 2 5 0 1 0 298
2012 292 4 2 12 4 0 0 0 314
2013 299 3 1 8 4 0 1 0 316
2014 298 0 0 10 7 0 4 0 319
2015 291 1 0 7 6 0 5 0 310
2016 290 1 0 9 5 2 4 0 311
2017 282 1 0 6 8 2 3 0 302
2018 298 4 0 6 4 6 4 0 322
2019 267 6 0 12 2 5 9 0 301
2020 277 3 0 15 3 5 10 0 313
2021 259 2 0 13 3 2 12 0 291
2022 260 2 1 16 4 2 13 0 298
2023 259 1 1 22 4 1 19 0 307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 298 20.5 14.5 33.9
2012 314 22.4 13.9 35
2013 316 20.6 15.3 38.6
2014 319 19.6 16.2 38.6
2015 310 20.0 15.5 35.2
2016 311 20.0 15.5 32.5
2017 302 19.9 15.1 38.1
2018 322 16.7 19.2 36.6
2019 301 16.7 18.0 34.9
2020 313 17.7 17.6 32.9
2021 291 16.9 17.2 34.4
2022 298 18.0 16.5 30.9
2023 307 18.0 17.0 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 298 20.5 14.5 33.9
2012 314 22.4 13.9 35
2013 316 20.6 15.3 38.6
2014 319 19.6 16.2 38.6
2015 310 20.0 15.5 35.2
2016 311 20.0 15.5 32.5
2017 302 19.9 15.1 38.1
2018 322 16.7 19.2 36.6
2019 301 16.7 18.0 34.9
2020 313 17.7 17.6 32.9
2021 291 16.9 17.2 34.4
2022 298 18.0 16.5 30.9
2023 307 18.0 17.0 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson West Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $437 (3.7%) $11,258 (96.3%) $11,695

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson West Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 660 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson West Elementary School)57.750
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson West)57.750
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson West Elementary School)63.559.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson West)63.559.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson West Elementary School)59.457.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson West)59.457.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson West Elementary School)56.561
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson West)56.561
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301307
 2%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1222
 83.3%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White267259
 3%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%30.9%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson West Elementary School

Students at Jefferson West Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Jefferson West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson West Middle
High : Jefferson West High

Jefferson West Elementary School ranks 74th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Jefferson West Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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