Goessel Elem

www.usd411.org

134 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Goessel Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Goessel, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 411 school district. Known for its tight-knit community atmosphere, the school prioritizes a supportive learning environment that emphasizes individual student development and academic achievement. As a cornerstone of the Goessel community, the school benefits from a close relationship with local families and a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development within a traditional educational framework.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader USD 411 district, which is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards despite its small size. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing the resources of a dedicated faculty, Goessel Elementary provides a safe and engaging setting for students in the primary grades. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.usd411.org](http://www.usd411.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

134

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goessel Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
127 (94.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.0 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Goessel
Phone:	(620)367-8118
Website:	http://www.usd411.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 26

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 22