LAKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lakin Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lakin school district, located in Lakin, KS with about 311 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 20 teachers, Lakin Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Lakin Elementary School, located at 407 N. Main in Lakin, Kansas, serves as the primary educational foundation for children in the Kearny County area. As part of the Lakin Unified School District (USD 215), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school typically serves students from early childhood through the elementary grades, working to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting a sense of community pride.

Being situated in a smaller, rural Kansas town, Lakin Elementary functions as a central hub for families in the region. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and community members collaborate to provide personalized attention to students. By balancing traditional curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school while maintaining the values and community spirit characteristic of Western Kansas.

For more information, contact Lakin Elem at (620) 355-6191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.