Broken Arrow Elem

www.usd497.org

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Broken Arrow Elementary School, located at 2704 Louisiana St in Lawrence, Kansas, serves as a key institution within the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes academic growth and social development for its elementary-age students. As a public institution, it operates under the district's broader mission to provide equitable and high-quality educational experiences, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by USD 497.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Broken Arrow is known for promoting an inclusive school culture that emphasizes character development and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Lawrence—a city with a strong emphasis on education—to encourage parental involvement and community partnerships. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.usd497.org](http://www.usd497.org).

266

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broken Arrow Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	35
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	12

White
163 (61.3 %)
Two or More
42 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (13.2 %)
American Indian
12 (4.5 %)
Black
11 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5600
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 50

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Broken Arrow Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Broken Arrow Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	50.4%
Male	132	49.6%

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