Cheney Elem

www.usd268.org

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cheney Elementary School, located at 126 W 5th in Cheney, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Cheney Unified School District (USD 268). The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to help young students build a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Cheney, benefiting from the close-knit, collaborative culture typical of the region. Through their official website (http://www.usd268.org), parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding district initiatives. As part of USD 268, Cheney Elementary is committed to maintaining high educational standards while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and growth.

418

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheney Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
375 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.8 %)
Two or More
15 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cheney
Phone:	(316)542-3137
Website:	http://www.usd268.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 62

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66