Elk Valley Elementary

Elk Valley
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
66 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Elk Valley Elementary, located at 701 S. Delaware in Longton, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elk Valley School District (USD 283). As a small-town school, it provides a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The school focuses on delivering a core academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional growth of its young learners in a supportive, rural setting.

The school operates under the umbrella of USD 283, which emphasizes the values of community engagement and academic preparation. By maintaining close ties with the local Longton community, Elk Valley Elementary acts as a central hub for families in the area. For those looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or enrollment procedures, the district maintains an official website at http://www.usd283.org.
66
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (80.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (10.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (9.1 %)
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: Elk Valley
Phone: (620)642-3021
Website: http://www.usd283.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 19
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 11
Gender Ratio