Fort Larned Elementary School

Ft Larned
2104 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550
431 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fort Larned Elementary School, located at 2104 Broadway in Larned, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Larned Unified School District (USD 495). The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare students for their future academic journeys while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic mission, Fort Larned Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small, close-knit Larned community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school works to nurture the emotional and social well-being of its students, striving to build a strong educational foundation that reflects the values and spirit of the Kansas prairie.
431
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    316 (73.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (17.4 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (7.2 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Ft Larned
Phone: (620)285-2141
Website: http://usd495.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 83
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 59
Gender Ratio