Eugene Ware Elem

Fort Scott
900 E Third
Fort Scott, KS 66701
359 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Eugene Ware Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Scott, Kansas, serving as part of the Fort Scott Unified School District (USD 234). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic skills and social development. As a key educational institution in the community, it aims to prepare its students for success in higher grade levels through a structured curriculum and a commitment to student achievement.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district, which provides access to centralized resources, professional staff development, and a consistent educational framework across the region. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s events, academic calendar, and district-wide policies through their official website at [www.usd234.org](http://www.usd234.org). The school serves as a central hub for elementary education in Fort Scott, focusing on building a strong foundation for the town's children.
359
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    308 (85.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Fort Scott
Phone: (620)223-3380
Website: http://www.usd234.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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
Grade 3 126
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 110
Gender Ratio
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