West Elem

www.usd262.net

287 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

287

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	61
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

White
204 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (21.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Valley Center Pub Sch
Phone:	(316)755-7030
Website:	http://www.usd262.net
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 79