Roosevelt Elem

www.mcpherson.com

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 800 S Walnut in McPherson, Kansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the McPherson Unified School District 418. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core educational development, character building, and social-emotional growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Roosevelt Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local McPherson community.

As part of the McPherson public school system, the institution benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered instruction. The school typically focuses on collaborative learning, small-group interactions, and the integration of technology to enhance classroom engagement. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or enrollment information can find additional details through the official district website at [http://www.mcpherson.com](http://www.mcpherson.com).

266

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	45
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
186 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
45 (16.9 %)
Two or More
23 (8.6 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	McPherson
Phone:	(620)241-9550
Website:	http://www.mcpherson.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 42

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43