The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clearwater Elementary West
Clearwater Elementary West serves pre-kindergarten through third grade in the small town of Clearwater, a mainly residential, family-oriented community southwest of Wichita, surrounded by farmland. The town has a stable residential base, and families often commute to Wichita for employment. The school is one of the elementary campuses within the Clearwater USD 264 district. With an enrollment in the low hundreds, it is a relatively small school for its early-elementary grade span.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students, and smaller numbers of students who identify as two or more races or as American Indian or Alaska Native. Just over a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that places the school at a level where a substantial share of families receive income-based meal support. This is the only demographic and economic data available; data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so the full picture of special populations is incomplete.
State assessment results are available only for third grade, as the earlier grades are not tested. In both math and English language arts, the school’s proficiency rates for third graders sit near the middle range among elementary schools in Sedgwick County. English language arts proficiency was somewhat higher than math. Because Kansas changed the cut scores on its assessments, the state has flagged that year-over-year trend comparisons are not reliable, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving or declining based on the available data. Parents may want to ask the school how its younger students are progressing in the untested grades and how the school tracks early literacy and numeracy before third grade.
No data was reported on chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, discipline, or course access. Because Clearwater Elementary West serves only through third grade, there is no graduation rate, nor would one be expected. The school’s website and public records did not indicate whether it is a Title I school or a magnet school, and the school type was not listed. No recent district-level changes such as bond issues, curriculum shifts, or board decisions were found in publicly reported sources.
The housing market in Clearwater’s zip code shows home values that are slightly above the state average and below the national average, with modest year-over-year appreciation. The national mortgage rate context makes affordability a consideration for any family moving into the area. The town’s character is quiet and residential; there is no identified downtown-school connection or major local employer, reinforcing the sense of a commuter community that relies on Wichita for work and some services.
For a parent considering this school, the picture is straightforward: it is a small, early-elementary school in a stable, family-oriented town, with state test results that are around the middle of the county pack for the only tested grade. The lack of reported data on several typical indicators means that families would need to ask direct questions about student support services, class sizes, and how the school measures readiness before the testing years. The school is a logical fit for families who value a small-town setting and are comfortable with a commute to a larger employment center.
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