Ware Elem
690 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ware Elementary School is located on the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas and operates as part of the Geary County School District (USD 475). Serving a student population primarily comprised of military-connected families, the school is uniquely positioned to support children who frequently experience the challenges of relocation and deployment. As a school dedicated to a military community, Ware Elementary focuses on creating a stable, supportive, and inclusive environment that addresses the specific social and emotional needs of its transient student body while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fort Riley culture, emphasizing community partnerships and student resilience. By leveraging resources provided by the district and the installation, Ware Elementary provides comprehensive educational programs that foster both academic achievement and character development. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their efforts to ensure that students receive a consistent and high-quality education, regardless of their family’s duty station transitions, helping them succeed in a modern, technology-rich learning environment.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fort Riley culture, emphasizing community partnerships and student resilience. By leveraging resources provided by the district and the installation, Ware Elementary provides comprehensive educational programs that foster both academic achievement and character development. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their efforts to ensure that students receive a consistent and high-quality education, regardless of their family’s duty station transitions, helping them succeed in a modern, technology-rich learning environment.
690
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 351 |
| Hispanic | 167 |
| Black | 71 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 61 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 18 |
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White351 (50.9 %)
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Hispanic167 (24.2 %)
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Black71 (10.3 %)
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Two or More61 (8.8 %)
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Pacific Islander18 (2.6 %)
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Asian17 (2.5 %)
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American Indian5 (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: | Geary County Schools |
| Phone: | (785)717-4600 |
| Website: | http://www.usd475.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 690 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 209 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 135 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
92
Kindergarten
113
Grade 1
118
Grade 2
109
Grade 3
92
Grade 4
94
Grade 5
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 92 |
| Kindergarten | 113 |
| Grade 1 | 118 |
| Grade 2 | 109 |
| Grade 3 | 92 |
| Grade 4 | 94 |
| Grade 5 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 346 | 50.1% |
| Male | 344 | 49.9% |
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