Starside Elem

se.usd232.org

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Starside Elementary School is located in De Soto, Kansas, and serves as a key part of the USD 232 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Starside aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is known for being an active community hub that encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. Through its website (se.usd232.org), the school provides families with resources, event calendars, and updates on academic programs. As a community-oriented institution, Starside Elementary prioritizes a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and respectful members of their local community.

445

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starside Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	149
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
274 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
149 (33.5 %)
Two or More
16 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)667-6270
Website:	http://se.usd232.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Starside Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Starside Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	46.7%
Male	237	53.3%

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