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Weskan Elementary

Summary:

Weskan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Weskan, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Weskan District, which is ranked 201 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Weskan Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 175 (2020-2021) and 414 (2023-2024) out of 653-670 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.47%) and Mathematics (30.95%) were higher than the state averages, but their 5th and 6th-grade proficiency rates were lower. Weskan Elementary's performance in Science has been a standout, with 61.53% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. Compared to the nearby Sharon Springs Elementary, Weskan Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with Sharon Springs outperforming Weskan in most subject areas and grade levels.

Weskan Elementary has a high percentage of White students, and the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has fluctuated between 20.55% and 29.17% over the past three years, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school spends $12,077 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 10.1 over the past three years. While these factors suggest a favorable learning environment, the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with these resources, indicating the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and strategies to drive more consistent and improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 219 Coyote Blvd.
       Weskan, KS  67762

(785) 943-5222

District: Weskan

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,077 Help


Students who attend Weskan Elementary usually attend:

High:    Weskan High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
African American:
5.2%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weskan Elementary ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Weskan Elementary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), African American (5.2%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weskan Elementary is $12,077.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weskan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weskan Elementary 414th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Weskan Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Weskan:

SchoolDigger ranks Weskan 201st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weskan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Weskan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 43.81 466th 668 30.2%
2021 69.11 175th 670 73.9%
2022 60.55 241st 668 63.9%
2023 56.56 273rd 660 58.6%
2024 40.21 414th 653 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Weskan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.15 214th 596 64.1%
2023 69.77 130th 584 77.7%
2024 34.66 416th 579 28.2%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weskan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1989 64 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1990 60 0 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1991 66 0 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1992 59 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1993 57 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1994 66 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1995 60 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1996 60 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1997 65 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1998 58 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1999 69 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2000 84 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 60 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 57 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2003 57 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2004 57 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 55 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 62
2006 54 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 60
2007 57 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2008 45 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2009 46 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2010 47 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 54
2011 45 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 55
2012 37 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 44
2013 44 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 48
2014 44 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 48
2015 45 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 46
2016 41 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 42
2017 48 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 50
2018 53 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 55
2019 54 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 58
2020 61 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 64
2021 56 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 61
2022 66 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 73
2023 65 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 72
2024 70 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 77

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 Weskan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 61 4.0 15.2 0
1989 74 6.0 12.3 n/a
1990 71 6.1 11.6 0
1991 78 6.7 11.6 n/a
1992 61 4.7 12.9 26.2
1993 61 6.7 9.1 31.1
1994 69 6.7 10.3 14.5
1995 63 7.0 9.0 22.2
1996 63 7.0 9.0 22.2
1997 68 6.1 11.1 23.5
1998 63 6.0 10.5 34.9
1999 72 6.0 12.0 36.1
2000 90 7.6 11.8 34.4
2001 68 7.9 8.6 38.2
2002 62 6.5 9.5 38.7
2003 62 6.5 9.5 38.7
2004 65 6.0 10.8 44.6
2005 62 7.4 8.4 42.4
2006 60 6.9 8.7 49.2
2007 63 8.6 7.3 46
2008 49 9.5 5.2 40.8
2009 51 8.8 5.8 41.2
2010 54 9.0 6.0 51.9
2011 55 7.0 7.8 41.8
2012 44 8.8 4.9 45.5
2013 48 7.1 6.7 43.8
2014 48 7.1 6.7 45.8
2015 46 8.0 5.7 45.7
2016 42 7.0 6.0 45.2
2017 50 7.4 6.7 34
2018 55 6.8 8.0 32.7
2019 58 7.5 7.7 25.9
2020 64 7.8 8.2 25
2021 61 8.1 7.5 24.6
2022 73 7.2 10.1 20.5
2023 72 7.1 10.1 29.2
2024 77 n/a n/a 26

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 Weskan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 61 4.0 15.2 0
1989 74 6.0 12.3 n/a
1990 71 6.1 11.6 0
1991 78 6.7 11.6 n/a
1992 61 4.7 12.9 26.2
1993 61 6.7 9.1 31.1
1994 69 6.7 10.3 14.5
1995 63 7.0 9.0 22.2
1996 63 7.0 9.0 22.2
1997 68 6.1 11.1 23.5
1998 63 6.0 10.5 34.9
1999 72 6.0 12.0 36.1
2000 90 7.6 11.8 34.4
2001 68 7.9 8.6 38.2
2002 62 6.5 9.5 38.7
2003 62 6.5 9.5 38.7
2004 65 6.0 10.8 44.6
2005 62 7.4 8.4 42.4
2006 60 6.9 8.7 49.2
2007 63 8.6 7.3 46
2008 49 9.5 5.2 40.8
2009 51 8.8 5.8 41.2
2010 54 9.0 6.0 51.9
2011 55 7.0 7.8 41.8
2012 44 8.8 4.9 45.5
2013 48 7.1 6.7 43.8
2014 48 7.1 6.7 45.8
2015 46 8.0 5.7 45.7
2016 42 7.0 6.0 45.2
2017 50 7.4 6.7 34
2018 55 6.8 8.0 32.7
2019 58 7.5 7.7 25.9
2020 64 7.8 8.2 25
2021 61 8.1 7.5 24.6
2022 73 7.2 10.1 20.5
2023 72 7.1 10.1 29.2
2024 77 n/a n/a 26

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 Weskan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,061 (8.8%) $11,016 (91.2%) $12,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weskan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5872
 24.1%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White5465
 20.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%29.2%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Weskan Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Weskan Elementary.

Students who attend Weskan Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Weskan High

Students at Weskan Elementary are 91% White, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Weskan Elementary ranks 414th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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