Soule Elementary School

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Soule Elementary School is a public school located in Dodge City, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 443 school district. Situated at 401 Soule Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its diverse student body. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As a part of the Dodge City community, Soule Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to providing robust resources and curriculum standards designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students. The school encourages family and community involvement to enhance the educational experience, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere where students are supported both academically and socially. Parents and community members can stay updated on school activities, policies, and educational programs by visiting the official USD 443 website.

403

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Soule Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	313
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
313 (77.7 %)
White
63 (15.6 %)
Black
11 (2.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Dodge City
Phone:	(620)471-2116
Website:	http://usd443.org/543512_3
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 66

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66