West Franklin

Located at 510 E Franklin Street in Pomona, Kansas, the West Franklin public school district serves as an active educational hub for the surrounding region. Situated within a distant rural setting in the greater Ottawa area, this traditional public school district operates four active schools that deliver a seamless learning pipeline spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to serve local families with continuous academic development, the district maintains an accessible online presence at usd287.org and provides a close-knit community atmosphere tailored to the unique strengths of a rural educational environment.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, West Franklin educates a total student body of 642 pupils, maintaining balanced enrollment figures from early childhood programs through high school graduation. To nurture and guide these learners, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 251 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 129 certified teachers, nearly 19 instructional aides, and more than 100 support staff professionals. This strong operational and instructional footprint ensures that students across all grade levels receive individual attention, comprehensive classroom guidance, and reliable district services.