Hill City Elem

Graham County
216 N 4th Ave
Hill City, KS 67642
223 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hill City Elementary School is a public school located in Hill City, Kansas, and serves as a core component of the Unified School District 281. Situated at 216 N 4th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. By focusing on foundational academic skills and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 281, which emphasizes academic excellence, community involvement, and the personal growth of its student body. As a focal point for the local community, Hill City Elementary utilizes the district’s resources to provide a well-rounded education. For families and community members seeking more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, further details can be found on their official website at http://www.usd281.com.
223
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (87.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (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: Graham County
Phone: (785)421-3425
Website: http://www.usd281.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 40
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 24
Gender Ratio