Apollo Elementary School

www.goddardusd.com

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Apollo Elementary School is a public school located in Goddard, Kansas, and serves as part of the Goddard Public Schools (USD 265) district. Situated in a suburban community just west of Wichita, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational education through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future academic pursuits.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Goddard School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and innovative teaching practices. Apollo Elementary benefits from the district's emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive both socially and academically.

527

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apollo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	62
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	32

White
407 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
62 (11.8 %)
Two or More
32 (6.1 %)
Black
19 (3.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)

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:	Goddard
Phone:	(316)794-4090
Website:	http://www.goddardusd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 24

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 109