MARAIS DES CYGNES VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marais Des Cygnes Valley school district, located in Quenemo, KS with about 107 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 9 teachers, Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary (MDCV Elementary) is a public school located in Quenemo, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 456 school district. Nestled in a small, rural community, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. As a district-wide institution, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive and close-knit atmosphere that is characteristic of smaller Kansas school districts.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources available through the USD 456 district, the elementary school works to cultivate strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. For families seeking more specific information on the school’s current curriculum, academic performance, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [http://www.usd456.org](http://www.usd456.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and community news.

For more information, contact Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem at (785) 759-3512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.