LTG RICHARD J. SEITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Geary County Schools school district, located in Ft. Riley, KS with about 620 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary 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.

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary, located on Fort Riley in Kansas, is a key institution within the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). Named in honor of Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz, a distinguished veteran and military leader, the school is uniquely positioned to serve the families of service members stationed at the installation. Because of its location on a military post, the school fosters a tight-knit community environment that is specifically attuned to the unique lifestyle, frequent transitions, and specialized needs of military-connected children.

The school is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a supportive atmosphere. By leveraging its affiliation with USD 475, the school offers a rigorous curriculum bolstered by modern resources and dedicated staff who are experienced in addressing the social-emotional impacts of military life. Through its partnership with Fort Riley, Seitz Elementary creates a stable, inclusive learning environment designed to ensure that every student succeeds, regardless of the challenges associated with frequent relocations or parent deployments.

For more information, contact LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary at (785) 717-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.