Cheylin Elementary

Cheylin
121 E.Sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
91 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Cheylin Elementary School, located in Bird City, Kansas, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Cheylin Unified School District (USD 103). Emphasizing a small-town atmosphere, the school focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for its students. By leveraging its size, the institution fosters close relationships between faculty, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention as they progress through their foundational years.

The school is committed to academic excellence and character development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper grades. As part of a district that values community involvement, Cheylin Elementary integrates traditional classroom instruction with local values, striving to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the district maintains an official website at http://www.cheylin.com, which serves as a central resource for updates and school news.
91
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (72.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (24.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Cheylin
Phone: (785)734-2351
Website: http://www.cheylin.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 13
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 7
Gender Ratio