NLC Elementary School

(620)481-2086

www.usd251.org

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Americus Elementary and NLC Junior High, located in Americus, Kansas, function as key components of the North Lyon County (USD 251) school district. Serving students from the local community and surrounding areas, the school provides a foundational educational environment that bridges the gap between early elementary development and the transitional years of junior high. The facility is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of high school.

As part of the USD 251 district, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular and community-oriented activities. By maintaining a small-town educational setting, the school promotes strong connections between students, faculty, and families. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the official USD 251 website serves as the primary resource for the Americus campus.

216

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NLC Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	12
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
198 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.6 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	North Lyon County
Phone:	(620)481-2086
Website:	http://www.usd251.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 20

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 25