Almena Elem

Northern Valley
504 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
71 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Almena Elementary School is a public primary school located in Almena, Kansas, serving as a key component of the Northern Valley Unified School District (USD 212). The school is situated at 512 W Bryant and functions as part of a small, close-knit rural school community that focuses on providing personalized education to students in the surrounding area. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty can foster strong relationships with both students and their families.

As part of the Northern Valley "Huskies" district, Almena Elementary prioritizes academic fundamentals while encouraging student participation in community-focused activities. The school’s digital presence, managed through the district website, serves as a hub for parents and community members to access essential information, including school calendars, policy documents, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to local education, the school remains a central institution for the development and growth of youth in the Almena region.
71
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    63 (88.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
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: Northern Valley
Phone: (785)664-2446
Website: http://www.nvhuskies.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 21
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 8
Gender Ratio