SCHOOL FOR BLIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School for Blind Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the School for Blind school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 5 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade.

The institution located at 1100 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, is the **Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)**. It serves as a specialized statewide resource center dedicated to providing high-quality educational services for students who are blind or visually impaired, ranging from birth through age 21. The school is designed to foster independence and academic success by offering a curriculum that balances core educational requirements with specialized instruction in braille, orientation and mobility, and the use of assistive technology.

Beyond its traditional elementary and secondary classrooms, the KSSB functions as a vital hub for outreach services across Kansas. The school works closely with local districts to provide consultations, evaluations, and specialized support to ensure that students with visual impairments receive equitable opportunities in their home communities. By providing a supportive, accessible campus environment and expert guidance for families and educators, the school plays a foundational role in empowering students with visual impairments to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact School for Blind Elementary at (913) 305-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
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SCHOOL FOR BLIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Kansas City, KS with about 5 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
School for Blind
Total Students:
5
Teachers:
0.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 5 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOOL FOR BLIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.0%
Black or African American
20.0%

Female
60.0%
Male
40.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.