Rural Center Elem

55 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rural Center Elementary School is a public school located in Abilene, Kansas, serving as part of the Chapman Unified School District 473. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a close-knit school culture typical of smaller, district-managed elementary institutions.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 473, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Rural Center Elementary aims to provide personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that students receive a balanced education that addresses both their academic and social-emotional growth within a stable, rural environment.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rural Center Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Black	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
49 (89.1 %)
Two or More
3 (5.5 %)
Black
2 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chapman
Phone:	(785)479-2213
Website:	http://usd473.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 5