Colby Elem

Colby Public Schools
210 N Grant Ave
Colby, KS 67701
409 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Colby Elementary School, located at 210 N. Grant Ave in Colby, Kansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Colby Public Schools district (USD 315). As the primary school for the community, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of school spirit, frequently represented by their "Eagles" mascot, which highlights the district’s collective identity and commitment to student achievement.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the Colby community by encouraging parent involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. Through its official website, colbyeagles.org, the institution maintains clear communication with families regarding school calendars, district policies, and resources. By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town, community-centered approach, Colby Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level and beyond.
409
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    311 (76.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    70 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Colby Public Schools
Phone: (785)460-5100
Website: http://www.colbyeagles.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 47
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 66
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 73
Gender Ratio