How many students attend Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High?

Students at Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High are 58% Hispanic, 42% White.

What schools do graduates of Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High attend?

Students who attend Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High usually go on to attend: High : Western Plains High

Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High School in Bazine KS

Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.9%), White (42.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High is 4.6. (See more...)

Compare Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High is $20,335.

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Rank History for Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	81.45	21^st	277	92.4%
2008	36.75	221^st	296	25.3%
2009	57.29	140^th	307	54.4%
2010	53.23	164^th	316	48.1%
2011	60.34	136^th	320	57.5%
2012	49.03	219^th	342	36.0%
2013	25.63	301^st	355	15.2%
2015	28.25	296^th	368	19.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
1989	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1990	76	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1991	73	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
1992	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
1993	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77
1994	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1995	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1996	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1997	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77
1998	64	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
1999	53	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	53
2000	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
2001	40	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	44
2002	41	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	48
2003	41	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	48
2004	26	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	35
2005	64	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	87
2006	55	0	17	3	n/a	n/a	75
2007	49	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	73
2008	46	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	79
2009	52	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	81
2010	45	1	37	0	0	0	83
2011	44	0	42	0	0	0	86
2012	40	0	32	0	0	0	72
2013	37	0	35	0	0	0	72
2014	28	0	37	0	0	0	65
2015	21	0	29	0	0	0	50
2016	15	1	30	0	0	0	46
2017	27	1	23	0	0	0	51
2018	12	0	15	0	0	0	27
2019	21	0	19	0	0	0	40
2020	19	0	23	0	0	0	42
2021	16	0	20	0	0	0	36
2022	15	0	24	0	0	0	39
2023	16	0	28	0	0	0	44
2024	16	0	22	0	0	0	38

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 South Elementary/Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	82	10.0	8.2	0
1989	81	10.0	8.1	n/a
1990	76	10.8	7.0	0
1991	73	8.6	8.4	n/a
1992	84	8.6	9.7	31
1993	77	8.2	9.4	23.4
1994	85	8.2	10.4	32.9
1995	83	8.1	10.2	39.8
1996	83	8.1	10.2	39.8
1997	77	8.1	9.5	41.6
1998	64	6.3	10.2	35.9
1999	53	6.9	7.7	47.2
2000	40	5.1	7.8	40
2001	44	5.3	8.3	45.5
2002	48	5.5	8.7	31.3
2003	48	5.5	8.7	31.3
2004	35	5.5	6.4	28.6
2005	87	7.8	11.2	37.9
2006	75	7.9	9.5	48
2007	73	7.5	9.7	50.7
2008	79	8.2	9.6	70.9
2009	81	8.6	9.4	59.3
2010	83	8.5	9.7	66.3
2011	86	9.6	8.9	68.6
2012	72	9.6	7.4	66.7
2013	72	9.3	7.7	68.1
2014	65	8.8	7.3	70.8
2015	50	9.0	5.5	82
2016	46	8.0	5.7	82.6
2017	51	7.8	6.5	70.6
2018	27	5.6	4.8	51.9
2019	40	4.3	9.3	80
2020	42	6.9	6.0	76.2
2021	36	6.7	5.3	80.6
2022	39	6.3	6.1	76.9
2023	44	6.7	6.5	70.5
2024	38	8.1	4.6	84.2

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 South Elementary/Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	82	10.0	8.2	0
1989	81	10.0	8.1	n/a
1990	76	10.8	7.0	0
1991	73	8.6	8.4	n/a
1992	84	8.6	9.7	31
1993	77	8.2	9.4	23.4
1994	85	8.2	10.4	32.9
1995	83	8.1	10.2	39.8
1996	83	8.1	10.2	39.8
1997	77	8.1	9.5	41.6
1998	64	6.3	10.2	35.9
1999	53	6.9	7.7	47.2
2000	40	5.1	7.8	40
2001	44	5.3	8.3	45.5
2002	48	5.5	8.7	31.3
2003	48	5.5	8.7	31.3
2004	35	5.5	6.4	28.6
2005	87	7.8	11.2	37.9
2006	75	7.9	9.5	48
2007	73	7.5	9.7	50.7
2008	79	8.2	9.6	70.9
2009	81	8.6	9.4	59.3
2010	83	8.5	9.7	66.3
2011	86	9.6	8.9	68.6
2012	72	9.6	7.4	66.7
2013	72	9.3	7.7	68.1
2014	65	8.8	7.3	70.8
2015	50	9.0	5.5	82
2016	46	8.0	5.7	82.6
2017	51	7.8	6.5	70.6
2018	27	5.6	4.8	51.9
2019	40	4.3	9.3	80
2020	42	6.9	6.0	76.2
2021	36	6.7	5.3	80.6
2022	39	6.3	6.1	76.9
2023	44	6.7	6.5	70.5
2024	38	8.1	4.6	84.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$624 (3.1%)	$19,710 (96.9%)	$20,335

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	44	10%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	16	23.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	70.5%	9.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Plains South Elementary/Junior High	Public	PK, KG-8	310 W. Burgess	Bazine	67516	Ness County	Western Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 398-2535	38	8	4.6	84.2%	16 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (57.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					17.4					21.7			$20,335	$624	$19,710
Ness City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 E Chestnut	Ness City	67560	Ness County	Ness City	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 798-2222	160	12	13.7	33.1%	130 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	51.8	307^th of 653 public elementary schools	53.0%		59.6	234^th of 660 public elementary schools	64.5%	73	52.9	37.5	29.4	34.6	38.2	72.2	25.0	23.5	38.5	40.3	47.1	47.1	$13,200	$432	$12,768
Western Plains North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	100 School St.	Ransom	67572	Ness County	Western Plains	No	No	No	No	(785) 731-2352	58	5	10.7	60.3%	53 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					41.7					38.9		50.0	$17,874	$724	$17,150

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