Pike Valley Elem

Pike Valley
502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
147 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Pike Valley Elementary is a public school located in Courtland, Kansas, serving as a key educational institution within the Pike Valley Unified School District 426. As a small, community-focused school, it emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for students in their primary years. The school strives to create a supportive environment where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and dedicated faculty, reflecting the close-knit values typical of rural Kansas communities.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success in higher grade levels. By utilizing the resources of the Pike Valley district, the elementary program integrates core curriculum standards with local traditions, fostering a sense of school pride and civic responsibility. Families and community members are encouraged to stay engaged through the district’s official website, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates regarding the school’s ongoing operations.
147
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (97.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (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: Pike Valley
Phone: (785)374-4221
Website: http://www.pikevalley.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 30
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio