Axtell Elementary School

Prairie Hills
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
109 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Axtell Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Axtell, Kansas, serving students in the Marshall County area. As part of the Axtell Public School district, the institution is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a personalized educational environment that prioritizes strong student-teacher relationships. Given its size, the school typically fosters a close-knit atmosphere where individual attention and community involvement are central to the academic experience.

Academically, Axtell Elementary focuses on foundational learning and core curriculum development to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school is known for being a focal point of the town, often participating in local events and encouraging parental engagement to support student success. By maintaining a supportive and structured learning environment, the school strives to uphold the values of a small-town Kansas community while equipping its students with the essential skills needed for their future development.
109
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (98.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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: Prairie Hills
Phone: (785)736-2237
Website: http://www.usd113.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Axtell
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 11
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 11
Gender Ratio