West Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 398 elementary school students from grades KG-3
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 501 N Sheridan, Valley Center, KS 67147
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Valley Center Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,961
- Graduation Rate: 78.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.2
- Enrolled Students: 2,540
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 398
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 206 (51.8%)
- Females: 192 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 28 (7.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 130 (32.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 158 (39.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Black | 8 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 9.3% |
| White | 345 | 86.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 98 | 24.6% |
| 1st Grade | 104 | 26.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 99 | 24.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 97 | 24.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $43,307
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,003 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,075 | 75% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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