publicelementaryGrade 3-5

West Elem

1911 6Th St, Wamego, KS 66547, United States

+1 (785) 456-8333

http://www.usd320.com

5.3

Overall Rating

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West Elem Overview

About This School

West Elem is a public elementary in Wamego, Kansas, serving 353 students in grades Grade 3-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 53% in ELA and 52% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 20 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $58,262. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is evenly divided between male and female students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

353

Total Students

Grade 3-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts53%

Mathematics52%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 3-5

County

Pottawatomie County

Students per Counselor

353:1

West Elem Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

53%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 34%State Avg: 34%

52%

Mathematics

City Avg: 29%State Avg: 31%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13:1

353

Students per Counselor

West Elem Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,262

City Avg: $58,262

State Avg: $62,072

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor353:1

West Elem Student Demographics

Student Body

49.86%

Male

50.14%

Female

Total Enrollment: 353 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White86.4%

Hispanic6.8%

Asian0.28%

Black1.13%

Two or More Races5.1%

Native American0%

West Elem Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Elem

Q: What is West Elem?

A: West Elem is a elementary public located in Wamego.

Q: How many students attend West Elem?

A: West Elem has approximately 353 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Elem is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about West Elem

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Elem - Wamego, KS

Quick Facts about West Elem
School Name	West Elem
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-5
Location	1911 6Th St, Wamego, KS 66547, Wamego, KS
County	Pottawatomie County
Phone	+1 (785) 456-8333
Total Students	353
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	5.3/10
ELA Proficiency	53%
Math Proficiency	52%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elem

What is West Elem?

West Elem is a elementary public located in Wamego.

How many students attend West Elem?

West Elem has approximately 353 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at West Elem is 17:1.

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