Damar Elementary School

Palco
402 3rd Street
Damar, KS 67632
53 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Damar Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the heart of Damar, Kansas. Situated at 402 3rd Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a personalized learning environment typical of the state’s smaller school districts. Because of its size, the school is able to foster close relationships between students, staff, and families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and individual attention.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Rooks County, reflecting the values and tight-knit nature of the Damar community. While it operates on a modest scale, Damar Elementary is dedicated to foundational education, preparing its young students for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and a commitment to maintaining local traditions. It remains a vital pillar for residents, ensuring that children in this rural region receive a quality education within a familiar and safe setting.
53
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (92.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (7.5 %)
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: Palco
Phone: (785)839-4265
Website: http://www.usd269.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 8
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 6
Gender Ratio