Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Clearwater Elementary West ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearwater Elementary West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Clearwater Elementary West's student population of 327 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clearwater Elementary West ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clearwater Elementary West is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater Elementary West's ranking?
Clearwater Elementary West is ranked #118 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Clearwater Elementary West often compared to?
Clearwater Elementary Westis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater High School, Mulvane Elementary W D Munson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary West?
327 students attend Clearwater Elementary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clearwater Elementary West students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearwater Elementary West?
Clearwater Elementary West has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearwater Elementary West offer ?
Clearwater Elementary West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Clearwater Elementary West part of?
Clearwater Elementary West is part of Clearwater School District.
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