Southern Coffey County Elementary

www.usd245ks.org

83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gridley Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Gridley, Kansas, and serves as a vital component of the LeRoy-Gridley Unified School District 245. Because of its location in a small community, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 245, which focuses on providing a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student success. By utilizing the resources of the district website (usd245ks.org), the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As a cornerstone of the Gridley community, the elementary school works to balance traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its local students, ensuring they remain engaged and well-supported throughout their foundational years.

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Coffey County Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	5
Two or More	1

White
77 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (6.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)

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:	LeRoy-Gridley
Phone:	(620)836-2182
Website:	http://www.usd245ks.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
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 16

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 14