ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alma Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wabaunsee school district, located in Alma, KS with about 101 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Alma Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alma Elementary School is located in Alma, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wabaunsee County USD 329 school district. Serving as a central educational hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. Its location on East 9th Street places it within the heart of the Alma community, emphasizing the district’s commitment to accessible, neighborhood-based education within Wabaunsee County.

As a member of USD 329, the school shares the district's broader mission to foster student growth through a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum development while encouraging social and personal responsibility among its students. Families interested in specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or current district initiatives can find additional resources and updates by visiting the official USD 329 website at http://www.usd329.com.

For more information, contact Alma Elementary School at (785) 765-3349 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401-0068
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ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Alma, KS with about 101 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wabaunsee
Total Students:
101
Teachers:
6.8
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 101 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.2%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%

Female
37.6%
Male
62.4%

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.