ALTOONA-MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Altoona-Midway Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Altoona-Midway school district, located in Altoona, KS with about 78 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, Altoona-Midway Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Altoona-Midway Elementary, located in Altoona, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the USD 387 school district. Positioned in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience for students in its community, emphasizing fundamental academic skills and social development in a small-group environment. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to foster a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can collaborate effectively to support student growth from the early grades through the elementary level.

The school’s operations reflect the values typical of a small-town Kansas district, prioritizing accessibility and community engagement. By maintaining a localized campus at 833 River Street, Altoona-Midway Elementary strives to keep education close to home, ensuring that students receive individualized attention within the public school framework. Those interested in learning more about their curriculum, school calendar, or administrative contact information can find further details on the official district website at http://www.usd387.org.

For more information, contact Altoona-Midway Elementary at (620) 568-5725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.