Village Elem

www.usd253.org/home/village

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Village Elementary School, located at 2302 W 15th Ave in Emporia, Kansas, is a proud member of the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative community approach, Village Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the USD 253 community, the school utilizes district-wide resources and curricula to provide a well-rounded education. Village Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and encouraged. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or contact information, you can visit their official website at [www.usd253.org/home/village](http://www.usd253.org/home/village).

385

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Village Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	168
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
186 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
168 (43.6 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Emporia
Phone:	(620)341-2282
Website:	http://www.usd253.org/home/village
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 43

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51