BERRYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Berryton Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Shawnee Heights school district, located in Berryton, KS with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Berryton Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Berryton Elementary School is located in the small, unincorporated community of Berryton, Kansas, and serves as part of the Shawnee Heights Unified School District (USD 450). Situated in a suburban-rural setting just south of Topeka, the school provides an educational environment that emphasizes community connection and academic development for students in the surrounding area.

As part of the Shawnee Heights district, Berryton Elementary benefits from the resources of a larger school system while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of a neighborhood elementary school. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging student engagement through extracurricular opportunities and district-wide initiatives. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific district programs, you can visit their official website at [http://www.usd450.net](http://www.usd450.net).

For more information, contact Berryton Elem at (785) 861-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.