Argonia Elem

Argonia Public Schools
202 E. Allen
Argonia, KS 67004
69 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Argonia Elementary School is a small, public school located in the rural community of Argonia, Kansas. Serving students in the Argonia Public Schools district (USD 359), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention. Because of the school’s modest size, it is able to maintain a close partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation in core academic subjects while benefiting from a personalized approach to learning.

In addition to its academic programs, Argonia Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, often focusing on character building and school spirit within the local community. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, providing a safe and engaging atmosphere for children to grow from their early years through elementary education. By leveraging the resources of USD 359, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values of the small-town Kansas tradition.
69
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    58 (84.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (11.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.3 %)
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: Argonia Public Schools
Phone: (620)435-6716
Website: http://www.argonia359.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 11
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 11
Gender Ratio