Council Grove Elementary School

Morris County
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
352 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Council Grove Elementary School is a public primary school located in Council Grove, Kansas, serving students within the USD 417 school district. Positioned in the heart of the Flint Hills, the school functions as a central educational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment focused on foundational learning and student development. As part of a smaller school district, it aims to provide personalized attention to its students while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and academic growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Council Grove Elementary is integrated into the broader USD 417 framework, which highlights the importance of community partnerships and student success. The school utilizes its official district website to keep families informed about educational programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character building, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the upper levels of the district’s secondary education system.
352
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    309 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Morris County
Phone: (620)767-6851
Website: http://www.usd417.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 45
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 47
Gender Ratio