Wichita County Elementary

Leoti
109 N. Indian Road
Leoti, KS 67861
221 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wichita County Elementary School, located in Leoti, Kansas, serves as the primary educational hub for young students in the Wichita County Unified School District 467. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators work collaboratively with families to meet the individual needs of their students.

The district’s overarching mission is centered on preparing students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. By leveraging the resources of the Leoti district, Wichita County Elementary strives to offer a well-rounded experience, fostering both intellectual growth and social responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of life in western Kansas, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.
221
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (60.6%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (38.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
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: Leoti
Phone: (620)375-2314
Website: http://www.leoti.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 30
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 27
Gender Ratio