Kiowa County Elem/Jr. High

Kiowa County
730 S. Main
Greensburg, KS 67054
236 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Kiowa County Elementary/Jr. High, located in Greensburg, Kansas, serves as a central hub for K–8 education within the Kiowa County School District (USD 422). Following the 2007 tornado that devastated the town, the school was reconstructed as part of a modern, environmentally conscious campus. This facility is notable for its sustainable architecture, having achieved LEED Platinum certification, which allows the building itself to serve as a hands-on learning tool for students regarding energy efficiency and environmental science.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal growth. By integrating modern technology with small-town community values, the institution focuses on preparing students for their transition into high school. Its presence remains a pillar of resilience for the Greensburg community, reflecting the town's commitment to rebuilding and fostering a strong educational foundation for the next generation.
236
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Kiowa County
Phone: (620)723-2332
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 25
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 23
Gender Ratio