SHARON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sharon Springs Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wallace County Schools school district, located in Sharon Springs, KS with about 139 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 12 teachers, Sharon Springs 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.
Sharon Springs Elementary, located at 521 N. Main in Sharon Springs, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Wallace County School District (USD 241). As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares children for future academic success while fostering the values and spirit characteristic of western Kansas.
As part of the USD 241 district, the elementary school works closely with the broader school system to provide consistent academic and extracurricular programming for local families. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Sharon Springs Elementary plays a vital role in the social and intellectual growth of the community’s youth. Those seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates can visit their official website at [usd241.org](http://usd241.org).
For more information, contact Sharon Springs Elem at (785) 852-4267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
http://usd241.org
SHARON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sharon Springs, KS with about 139 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wallace County Schools
- Total Students:
- 139
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 139 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 54.7%
- Male
- 45.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.