Doniphan West Elementary School

Doniphan West Schools
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
222 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Doniphan West Elementary School is located in Denton, Kansas, and serves as a key educational facility within the Doniphan West Unified School District (USD 111). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth and community engagement. As part of a smaller, rural school district, the elementary school is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to promote both personal and scholastic development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Doniphan West Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology and character-building initiatives into the daily classroom experience. The school takes pride in its community identity, often serving as a central hub for local events and district-wide activities. By prioritizing individualized attention and a nurturing culture, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips young learners with the confidence and tools necessary to transition successfully into the middle and high school levels.
222
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (86.5 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Doniphan West Schools
Phone: (785)359-6526
Website: http://www.usd111.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 37
Gender Ratio
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