School District · Kansas
West Elk Unified School District 282
📍 Elk Falls, KS · Elk County · NCES LEAID 2007500
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 607, Howard, KS 67349
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2007500
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by West Elk Unified School District 2825 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in West Elk Unified School District 282?▼
West Elk Unified School District 282 serves 5 zip codes: 67137, 67345, 67346, 67349, 67353. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is West Elk Unified School District 282 rated?▼
West Elk Unified School District 282 has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 7th percentile among Kansas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Kansas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend West Elk Unified School District 282?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 551 students across 2 schools for West Elk Unified School District 282.
What grades does West Elk Unified School District 282 serve?▼
West Elk Unified School District 282 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact West Elk Unified School District 282?▼
You can reach West Elk Unified School District 282 by phone at (620)374-2113 or by mail at PO Box 607, Howard, KS 67349. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About West Elk Unified School District 282
West Elk Unified School District 282 is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in Kansas, primarily in Elk County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 7th percentile among Kansas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Kansas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (620)374-2113 before making a housing decision.