Montezuma Elem

Montezuma
103 W. Sunnyside
Montezuma, KS 67867
94 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Montezuma Elementary School, located at 103 W. Sunnyside in Montezuma, Kansas, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community. As a key component of the Montezuma Unified School District (USD 371), the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching academic environment for its primary-level students. By maintaining a focus on foundational learning and personal development, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while fostering a sense of community spirit within the small-town setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 371, which emphasizes academic excellence, the integration of modern educational practices, and the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication tools that allow parents and community members to stay engaged with school activities, curriculum standards, and administrative updates. Montezuma Elementary remains committed to cultivating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.
94
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (81.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (18.1 %)
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: Montezuma
Phone: (620)846-2283
Website: http://www.usd371.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 11
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio