Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Sylvan Grove
130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
137 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sylvan-Lucas Elementary School, located at 130 N Greeley in Lucas, Kansas, serves as a primary educational hub for the USD 299 district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Lucas community.

The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a vital part of the unified school district, offering resources for parents, students, and community members. Through their official website, the school provides transparent access to academic programming, administrative contact information, and updates regarding school activities. As a representative of the Sylvan-Lucas district, the elementary school prioritizes collaboration and student engagement, ensuring that children in the region receive a well-rounded education within a small-town, close-knit atmosphere.
137
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    126 (92.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Sylvan Grove
Phone: (785)525-6244
Website: http://sites.google.com/usd299.org/usd299/elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 21
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio