Hope Elem

Rural Vista
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
67 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Hope Elementary, located at 200 Poplar St in Hope, Kansas, serves as a central hub for primary education within its local community. As part of the Southeast of Saline School District (USD 306), the school fosters a focused learning environment designed to support the academic and social development of its elementary-age students. The school emphasizes a close-knit educational experience, leveraging its small-town setting to build strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Reflecting the pride of the community, the school operates under the mascot of the "Lions," a theme prominently featured on their official website, [hopelions.com](http://www.hopelions.com). The institution is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a foundational curriculum that balances core academics with character building. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Hope Elementary remains committed to the growth and achievement of its student body within the Kansas public education system.
67
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (88.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Rural Vista
Phone: (785)366-7221
Website: http://www.hopelions.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 3
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio
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Herington
187 Students
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449 (7.2 miles away)
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