WINFIELD SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Winfield Scott Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Scott school district, located in Fort Scott, KS with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 35 teachers, Winfield Scott Elem 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.

Winfield Scott Elementary is a public school located in Fort Scott, Kansas, serving as part of the Unified School District 234. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-aged students. It operates within a district committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, student development, and community involvement in the historic Fort Scott area.

The school functions as a hub for early childhood and primary education, focusing on building the essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills necessary for student success as they progress through the district. By leveraging resources from USD 234, Winfield Scott Elementary aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, striving to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions while maintaining a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere typical of a smaller Kansas school district.

For more information, contact Winfield Scott Elem at (620) 223-0450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.