LUCAS/SYLVAN ELEMENTARY UNIFIED
Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sylvan Grove school district, located in Lucas, KS with about 145 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 8 teachers, Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Sylvan-Lucas Elementary School, located at 130 N Greeley in Lucas, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for the USD 299 district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Lucas community.
The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a vital part of the unified school district, offering resources for parents, students, and community members. Through their official website, the school provides transparent access to academic programming, administrative contact information, and updates regarding school activities. As a representative of the Sylvan-Lucas district, the elementary school prioritizes collaboration and student engagement, ensuring that children in the region receive a well-rounded education within a small-town, close-knit atmosphere.
For more information, contact Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified at (785) 525-6244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
LUCAS/SYLVAN ELEMENTARY UNIFIED is a public Title I school in Lucas, KS with about 145 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sylvan Grove
- Total Students:
- 145
- Teachers:
- 8.7
- 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 145 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUCAS/SYLVAN ELEMENTARY UNIFIED is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.