Prairie View Elementary School

www.usd480.net

401 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie View Elementary School is a public school located in Liberal, Kansas, serving as part of the Liberal Public School District (USD 480). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and community engagement, Prairie View aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 480, which prioritizes equitable access to education and the integration of modern instructional practices. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendar updates, and information regarding district policies. As an integral part of the Liberal community, Prairie View Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, educators, and parents work together to build a strong educational foundation.

401

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	366
Black	3
Two or More	6

Hispanic
366 (91.3 %)
White
26 (6.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (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:	Liberal
Phone:	(620)604-1800
Website:	http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 83