Junction Elementary

2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106

www.turnerusd202.org/

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Junction Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, and is part of the Turner Unified School District (USD 202). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and the preparation of students for success in their transition to middle school.

The school operates under the broader mission of Turner USD 202, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the effective use of technology in the classroom. By fostering partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, Junction Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For specific information regarding academic programs, enrollment, or school events, families and interested individuals are encouraged to visit their official district website.

245

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junction Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	123
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
123 (50.2 %)
White
88 (35.9 %)
Black
12 (4.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.9 %)
Asian
7 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Turner-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)288-3600
Website:	http://www.turnerusd202.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 20

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 35