Otis-Bison Elementary

Otis-Bison
216 N 3rd
Otis, KS 67565
98 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Otis-Bison Elementary, located in the small rural community of Otis, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the USD 403 school district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and intimate learning environment that emphasizes foundational education. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school fosters close relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention as they progress through their primary education years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence with the development of social and personal responsibility. As part of a consolidated district, Otis-Bison Elementary plays a vital role in preparing students for their future academic endeavors while instilling a sense of local pride and community involvement. For those interested in district updates, school board information, or specific academic programs, the USD 403 website serves as the primary hub for administrative transparency and school-related resources.
98
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (90.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Otis-Bison
Phone: (785)387-2371
Website: http://www.usd403.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
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 16
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio