Kismet Elem
152 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Kismet Elementary School, located at 505 Kansas Avenue in Kismet, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution for the small, rural community of Kismet. As part of the local public school system, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction tailored to the needs of elementary-aged students. Its location in a tight-knit Midwestern town reflects a focus on fostering a supportive, small-school environment where teachers can provide personalized attention to help students build fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and social development.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Kismet Elementary plays a vital role as a community hub, often serving as a central point for local families and extracurricular engagement. The school emphasizes the values typically found in rural Kansas education—strong community involvement, a focus on student character, and a commitment to preparing children for their future transition into middle and high school settings. By maintaining a stable, accessible presence in the heart of the town, the school ensures that students in the region have consistent access to quality early childhood and primary education.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Kismet Elementary plays a vital role as a community hub, often serving as a central point for local families and extracurricular engagement. The school emphasizes the values typically found in rural Kansas education—strong community involvement, a focus on student character, and a commitment to preparing children for their future transition into middle and high school settings. By maintaining a stable, accessible presence in the heart of the town, the school ensures that students in the region have consistent access to quality early childhood and primary education.
152
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic | 92 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic92 (60.5 %)
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White54 (35.5 %)
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Black4 (2.6 %)
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Two or More1 (0.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.7 %)
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: | Kismet-Plains |
| Phone: | (620)563-7248 |
| Website: | http://usd483.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 152 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 104 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
45
Kindergarten
39
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
36
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 45 |
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Grade 1 | 32 |
| Grade 2 | 36 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 74 | 48.7% |
| Male | 78 | 51.3% |
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