Doniphan West Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017

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Top 50%

Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doniphan West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 217 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
: Top 50% in KS
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Doniphan West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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Doniphan West Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Doniphan West Elementary School
Pre-K	21
Kind	29
1	28
2	28
3	28
4	25
5	28
6	30

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Total Students

217 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School
2023	222
2022	210
2021	182
2020	201
2019	201
2018	239
2017	239
2016	237
2015	70
2014	63
2013	67
2012	81
2011	78

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School
2023	18
2022	16
2021	17
2020	16
2019	16
2018	20
2017	20
2016	19
2015	8
2014	8
2013	8
2012	10
2011	8

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Year Founded

2005

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Doniphan West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Doniphan West Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (KS)

#484 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School
2023	#484
2022	#570
2021	#391
2019	#551
2018	#655
2017	#834
2016	#743
2015	#1027
2014	#98
2013	#98
2012	#64

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40-44%

31%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	42%	31%	34%
2022	32%	29%	32%
2021	32%	28%	27%
2019	32%	33%	22%
2018	27%	33%	17%
2017	17%	34%	22%
2016	27%	35%	22%
2015	22%	33%	22%
2013	92%	77%	82%
2012	95%	84%	92%
2011	87%	84%	87%

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30-34%

32%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2022	32%	32%	27%
2021	47%	36%	42%
2019	42%	37%	37%
2018	37%	37%	17%
2017	37%	38%	32%
2016	37%	41%	27%
2015	22%	42%	32%
2013	95%	84%	92%
2012	95%	86%	92%
2011	95%	87%	92%
2010	92%	85%	92%

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50-59%

31%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2022	54%	31%	37%
2021	49%	35%	37%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	12:1	13:1	13:1
2022	13:1	13:1	13:1
2021	11:1	13:1	12:1
2020	13:1	13:1	13:1
2019	13:1	13:1	13:1
2018	12:1	14:1	12:1
2017	12:1	14:1	12:1
2016	12:1	14:1	12:1
2015	9:1	14:1	10:1
2014	8:1	13:1	10:1
2013	8:1	13:1	9:1
2012	8:1	13:1	8:1
2011	10:1	14:1	9:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	3%	1%	4%
2022	3%	1%	4%
2021	3%	1%	3%
2020	5%	1%	5%
2019	5%	1%	5%
2018	5%	1%	5%
2017	5%	1%	5%
2016	3%	1%	4%
2015	3%	1%	4%
2014	2%	1%	3%
2013	3%	1%	3%
2012	4%	2%	3%
2011	6%	2%	4%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	2%	21%	1%
2022	1%	21%	1%
2021	1%	20%	1%
2020	2%	20%	2%
2019	2%	20%	2%
2018	1%	19%
2017	1%	19%
2016	1%	19%
2011	1%	16%	1%
2010	2%	16%	1%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2022	1%	6%	1%
2021	1%	7%	1%
2018	2%	7%	1%
2017	2%	7%	1%
2016	3%	7%	2%
2015	1%	7%	1%
2013	1%	7%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	8%	1%

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White

89%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	87%	62%	90%
2022	88%	63%	91%
2021	91%	63%	94%
2020	88%	64%	90%
2019	88%	64%	90%
2018	91%	65%	93%
2017	91%	65%	93%
2016	92%	65%	93%
2015	93%	65%	94%
2014	97%	66%	96%
2013	93%	67%	95%
2012	95%	67%	95%
2011	91%	68%	94%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	8%	6%	5%
2022	6%	6%	3%
2021	4%	6%	1%
2020	5%	5%	3%
2019	5%	5%	3%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	3%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	3%	4%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.21

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	0.24	0.57	0.19
2022	0.22	0.56	0.17
2021	0.17	0.56	0.12
2020	0.22	0.55	0.19
2019	0.22	0.55	0.19
2018	0.17	0.54	0.14
2017	0.17	0.54	0.14
2016	0.15	0.54	0.13
2015	0.13	0.54	0.12
2014	0.07	0.53	0.08
2013	0.13	0.53	0.09
2012	0.10	0.52	0.10
2011	0.17	0.51	0.13

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

37%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	39%	41%	36%
2022	23%	34%	25%
2021	25%	36%	25%
2020	32%	37%	33%
2019	32%	37%	33%
2018	34%	39%	35%
2017	34%	39%	35%
2016	37%	40%	37%
2015	41%	40%	39%
2014	33%	40%	35%
2013	28%	39%	30%
2012	27%	39%	31%
2011	23%	37%	25%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Doniphan West Elementary School	Kansas	Doniphan West Schools
2023	6%	7%	8%
2022	11%	10%	13%
2021	5%	9%	9%
2020	15%	10%	15%
2019	15%	10%	15%
2018	12%	9%	14%
2017	12%	9%	14%
2016	10%	9%	12%
2015	14%	10%	13%
2014	24%	10%	17%
2013	19%	10%	12%
2012	19%	10%	15%
2011	18%	10%	14%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Doniphan West Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Doniphan West Elementary School's ranking?

Doniphan West Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).

How many students attend Doniphan West Elementary School?

217 students attend Doniphan West Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Doniphan West Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Doniphan West Elementary School?

Doniphan West Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Doniphan West Elementary School offer ?

Doniphan West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Doniphan West Elementary School part of?

Doniphan West Elementary School is part of Doniphan West Schools.

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