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West Elk Unified School District 282, Kansas

West Elk Unified School District 282 is a unified school district in Elk County, Greenwood County, and Chautauqua County, Kansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,814 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 536 sq mi (1,389 km²) of land.

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West Elk Unified School District 282 in Kansas
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West Elk Unified School District 282 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,814 ± 136
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Elk County81% of the district’s landGreenwood County12% of the district’s landChautauqua County8% of the district’s land
Land area
536 sq mi (1,389 km²)
Median household income
$58,594 ± $11,458
Median home value
$71,800 ± $14,127
Water area
5.36 sq mi (13.9 km²)
State
Kansas
Census code (GEOID)
2007500
Coordinates (central point)
37.465483, -96.283201
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in West Elk Unified School District 282, largest first

  1. Howard Township582 people
  2. Howard (city)516 people
  3. Wildcat Township487 people
  4. Moline (city)354 people
  5. Twin Grove Township308 people
  6. Elk Falls Township200 people
  7. Severy (city)175 people
  8. Union Center Township160 people
  9. Elk Falls (city)126 people
  10. Paw Paw Township43 people
  11. Painterhood Township36 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Elk Valley Unified School District 28318 mi southeast
  2. Eureka Unified School District 38922 mi north
  3. Fredonia Unified School District 48422 mi east
  4. Chautauqua County Community Unified School District 28623 mi south
  5. Central Unified School District 46224 mi west
  6. Cedar Vale Unified School District 28525 mi southwest
  7. Bluestem Unified School District 20526 mi northwest

These share a boundary with West Elk Unified School District 282. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with West Elk Unified School District 282 before you rely on it.

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