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Western Plains North Elementary

Public PK, KG-8

 100 School St.
       Ransom, KS  67572

(785) 731-2352

District: Western Plains

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,874 Help


Students who attend Western Plains North Elementary usually attend:

High:    Western Plains High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Pacific Islander:
3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), Pacific Islander (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Plains North Elementary is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Plains North Elementary is $17,874.
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Plains North Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 122 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1989 120 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1990 122 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1991 130 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1992 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1993 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1994 108 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1995 78 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1996 78 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1997 70 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1998 71 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1999 70 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2000 65 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 57 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2002 58 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2003 58 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2004 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2005 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 50 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2007 46 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 43 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2009 36 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 30 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 33
2011 33 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 36
2012 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2013 32 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 35
2014 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2015 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2016 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2017 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2018 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
2019 44 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 46
2020 46 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 49
2021 39 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 42
2022 58 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 60
2023 52 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 56
2024 53 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Plains North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 7.0 17.5 0
1989 121 6.0 20.1 n/a
1990 123 7.1 17.3 0
1991 131 7.6 17.2 n/a
1992 121 7.6 15.9 28.9
1993 114 7.1 16.1 12.3
1994 108 7.6 14.2 16.7
1995 79 8.0 9.9 31.6
1996 79 8.0 9.9 31.6
1997 73 7.5 9.7 34.2
1998 73 5.5 13.3 31.5
1999 72 4.8 15.0 43.1
2000 72 4.8 15.0 41.7
2001 59 5.1 11.6 45.8
2002 59 4.2 14.0 44.1
2003 59 4.2 14.0 44.1
2004 62 4.2 14.8 37.1
2005 62 7.4 8.4 33.9
2006 52 5.5 9.5 36.5
2007 51 6.1 8.4 47.1
2008 44 5.5 8.0 36.4
2009 37 3.5 10.6 37.8
2010 33 4.3 7.6 57.6
2011 36 4.5 8.0 52.8
2012 34 4.6 7.2 52.9
2013 35 3.7 9.4 54.3
2014 28 3.7 7.5 64.3
2015 24 3.0 8.0 62.5
2016 24 3.0 8.0 50
2017 25 3.5 7.1 52
2018 31 3.3 9.3 32.3
2019 46 4.7 9.7 52.2
2020 49 5.2 9.4 49
2021 42 5.9 7.1 47.6
2022 60 5.7 10.5 33.3
2023 56 5.4 10.3 64.3
2024 58 5.4 10.7 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Plains North Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 7.0 17.5 0
1989 121 6.0 20.1 n/a
1990 123 7.1 17.3 0
1991 131 7.6 17.2 n/a
1992 121 7.6 15.9 28.9
1993 114 7.1 16.1 12.3
1994 108 7.6 14.2 16.7
1995 79 8.0 9.9 31.6
1996 79 8.0 9.9 31.6
1997 73 7.5 9.7 34.2
1998 73 5.5 13.3 31.5
1999 72 4.8 15.0 43.1
2000 72 4.8 15.0 41.7
2001 59 5.1 11.6 45.8
2002 59 4.2 14.0 44.1
2003 59 4.2 14.0 44.1
2004 62 4.2 14.8 37.1
2005 62 7.4 8.4 33.9
2006 52 5.5 9.5 36.5
2007 51 6.1 8.4 47.1
2008 44 5.5 8.0 36.4
2009 37 3.5 10.6 37.8
2010 33 4.3 7.6 57.6
2011 36 4.5 8.0 52.8
2012 34 4.6 7.2 52.9
2013 35 3.7 9.4 54.3
2014 28 3.7 7.5 64.3
2015 24 3.0 8.0 62.5
2016 24 3.0 8.0 50
2017 25 3.5 7.1 52
2018 31 3.3 9.3 32.3
2019 46 4.7 9.7 52.2
2020 49 5.2 9.4 49
2021 42 5.9 7.1 47.6
2022 60 5.7 10.5 33.3
2023 56 5.4 10.3 64.3
2024 58 5.4 10.7 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Plains North Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $724 (4.1%) $17,150 (95.9%) $17,874

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Plains North Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4656
 21.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White4452
 18.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%64.3%
 12.1%

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Students who attend Western Plains North Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Western Plains High

In the 2023-24 school year, 58 students attended Western Plains North Elementary.

Students at Western Plains North Elementary are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander.


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