Jefferson West Elementary School

www.usd340.org

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson West Elementary School, located at 301 Main Street in Meriden, Kansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the USD 340 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town community values, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while maintaining a close partnership with parents and local families.

As part of the broader Jefferson West school system, the elementary school utilizes the resources of USD 340 to provide a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates modern instructional practices. The school’s mission focuses on student achievement and character building, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and structured setting. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives, the official website at [www.usd340.org](http://www.usd340.org) serves as the primary hub for school-home communication.

320

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
278 (86.9%)
Hispanic
21 (6.6%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson West
Phone:	(785)484-2455
Website:	http://www.usd340.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58