Western Plains North Elem
- 62 Students
- 5.6 Teachers (FTE)
- 11.1:1 Student:Teacher
- PK–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (785)731-2352 Phone
- http://www.usd106.org Website
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Western Plains North Elem
Ransom, KS 67572
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ C (68)
62
Students
5.6
Teachers
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
(785)731-2352
Phone
http://www.usd106.org
Website
Western Plains North Elem is a public Elementary school located in Ransom, KANSAS, operated by the Western Plains school district. It serves grades PK–08.
Key statistics: 62 students enrolled; a 11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Kansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
62.0
State avg: 315.0
▼ 80% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.05:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▼ 15% better
Free Lunch %
69.4%
State avg: 53.4%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Western Plains North Elem
NCESSCH ID
200002000496
State School ID
KS-D0106-2926
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
100 School St.
City
Ransom
State
Kansas
ZIP Code
67572
County
Ness County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2001
State Leg. Upper
20033
State Leg. Lower
20118
Latitude
38.64102
Longitude
-99.93163
Grades Offered
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
62
Total Students
5.6
Teachers FTE
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
5.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 5.6 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 43 | 69.4% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Western Plains
LEAID
2000020
State LEA ID
KS-D0106
Phone
(785)731-2352
Website
http://www.usd106.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ransom
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,108K
Federal Revenue
$405K
State Revenue
$1,628K
Local Revenue
$1,075K
Total Expenditure
$3,223K
Instruction Exp.
$1,504K
Support Services
$1,225K
Other Current Exp.
$170K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Western Plains North Elem, answered using official NCES data.