Marmaton Valley Elem

Marmaton Valley
210 West Oak Street
Moran, KS 66755
135 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Marmaton Valley Elementary, located in Moran, Kansas, is a central part of the USD 256 school district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school provides personalized attention to its students, encouraging active participation in both classroom activities and the broader school culture.

The school operates under the mission of the USD 256 district, which strives to provide quality educational opportunities that prepare students for future success. Through their website (usd256.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, district updates, and information regarding their commitment to academic excellence and student well-being within the Moran community.
135
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    121 (89.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Marmaton Valley
Phone: (620)237-4381
Website: http://www.usd256.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 16
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 17
Gender Ratio