Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem

www.usd489.com

384 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy (KO) Elementary School, located in Hays, Kansas, is a proud member of the Hays Unified School District 489. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a district focused on student success, KO Elementary emphasizes the importance of core curriculum while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience through dedicated instruction and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of USD 489, Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary works to prepare its students for future academic challenges while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, staff, or district initiatives can find additional information on the official website at [www.usd489.com](http://www.usd489.com).

384

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	40
Black	7
Asian	16
Two or More	17

White
304 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (10.4 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Asian
16 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)

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)623-2510
Website:	http://www.usd489.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 47

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 68