NATOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Natoma Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paradise school district, located in Natoma, KS with about 74 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, Natoma Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Natoma Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Natoma, Kansas, serving students within the Paradise-Natoma-Waldo Unified School District (USD 399). As a central part of a tight-knit agricultural community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small class sizes to provide focused attention and foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

The school operates under the mission of the USD 399 district, which strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for future academic and personal success. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to core educational standards, Natoma Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for local youth, ensuring that students in this remote region receive a high-quality education despite the constraints often associated with rural school districts.

For more information, contact Natoma Elem at (785) 885-4478 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.