FRANCES WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frances Willard Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Arkansas City school district, located in Arkansas City, KS with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Frances Willard Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Frances Willard Elementary School, located at 201 N 4th Street in Arkansas City, Kansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Arkansas City Public Schools district (USD 470). As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students.

The facility operates as a central hub for families in the northern section of Arkansas City, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to education. By fostering collaborative relationships between staff, students, and parents, Frances Willard aims to prepare children for their future academic journeys through structured classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school remains dedicated to upholding the values of the district while addressing the specific needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Frances Willard Elem at (620) 441-2050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.