WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valley Center Pub Sch school district, located in Valley Center, KS with about 409 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, West Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Elementary School is a public primary school located in Valley Center, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 262 school district. Situated at 501 N Sheridan, the school functions as a core component of the local educational community, catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, character development, and student engagement within the Valley Center area.
As part of the USD 262 district, West Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of a school system dedicated to academic excellence and student success. The school maintains a focus on preparing young learners for their future educational transitions by providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programming, the school’s official website at http://www.usd262.net serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.
For more information, contact West Elem at (316) 755-7030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
http://www.usd262.net
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valley Center, KS with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valley Center Pub Sch
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.