CHETOPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chetopa Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul school district, located in Chetopa, KS with about 79 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 8 teachers, Chetopa Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Chetopa Elementary School is a small, rural public school located at 430 Elm Street in Chetopa, Kansas. It serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the Chetopa-St. Paul Unified School District 505. Because of its location in a small-town setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention, helping to bridge the gap between academic instruction and community engagement.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for its students, emphasizing core academic skills while utilizing the resources of the USD 505 district. By operating under the district’s mission, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates, the official website at http://www.usd505.org serves as the primary resource for current news and academic programs.

For more information, contact Chetopa Elem at (620) 236-7244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.