Altamont Elem

www.usd506.org

218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Altamont Elementary School is a public primary school located in Altamont, Kansas, serving as a key educational institution within the Labette County Unified School District 506. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of USD 506, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Altamont area.

As part of the wider USD 506 district, Altamont Elementary benefits from a coordinated approach to education that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. The school’s official website, http://www.usd506.org, serves as a central hub for families and staff, providing essential information regarding district policies, school calendars, and educational initiatives. Through its commitment to a well-rounded elementary education, the school plays a foundational role in the academic journey of its students within the Labette County region.

218

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altamont Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
195 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.1 %)
Two or More
7 (3.2 %)
Black
5 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Labette County
Phone:	(620)784-5511
Website:	http://www.usd506.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 23

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 26