Roosevelt Elem

Hays
2000 MacArthur
Hays, KS 67601
385 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located at 2000 MacArthur in Hays, Kansas. As part of the Hays Unified School District (USD 489), the school serves the local community by providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, working within the broader mission of the district to prepare students for future success through a structured and supportive curriculum.

The school is well-integrated into the Hays community, benefiting from the resources and administrative oversight of USD 489. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or staff contact information can find comprehensive details on the official district website at [http://www.usd489.com](http://www.usd489.com). The website serves as the primary hub for school news, calendar events, and policies, ensuring that parents and community members remain informed about the school’s ongoing initiatives and educational standards.
385
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    314 (81.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (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: Hays
Phone: (785)623-2520
Website: http://www.usd489.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 66
Gender Ratio
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