THUNDER RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Thunder Ridge Schools
128 S KANSAS STREET
KENSINGTON, KS 66951
46 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Thunder Ridge Elementary, located in Kensington, Kansas, is a vital part of the Unified School District 110. Serving the rural community of Kensington and its surrounding areas, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, it focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive personalized attention, helping them build essential academic and social skills in a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by balancing traditional core academics with the values typically found in small-town Kansas education. By focusing on individualized instruction and community engagement, Thunder Ridge Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their transition into secondary education. For families looking for more information on the school’s curriculum, staff, or district initiatives, resources and updates are available through the official district website at http://usd110.net.
46
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (97.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.2 %)
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: Thunder Ridge Schools
Phone: (785)476-3241
Website: http://usd110.net
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 10
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 16
Gender Ratio