West Elem

1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547

www.usd320.com

356 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 1911 6th St in Wamego, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the USD 320 school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. By emphasizing core academic skills and character development, West Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition through the Wamego school system.

As part of the broader USD 320 community, the school benefits from the district’s focus on academic excellence, technological integration, and strong community partnerships. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and growth. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive information on the official USD 320 website at http://www.usd320.com.

356

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
305 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
19 (5.3 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Wamego
Phone:	(785)456-8333
Website:	http://www.usd320.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 127