Peabody-Burns Elementary

www.usd398.net

117 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peabody-Burns Elementary, located at 506 Elm Street in Peabody, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Peabody-Burns Unified School District (USD 398). As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the academic and social development of students in their formative years. The school is integrated into the broader rural character of Marion County, fostering strong connections between students, families, and the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school levels. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Peabody-Burns Elementary aims to address the individual needs of its learners while promoting a positive school culture. It stands as a vital pillar of the Peabody area, consistently working to uphold local educational standards and support the growth of its young residents.

117

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peabody-Burns Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
96 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (12.0 %)
Two or More
4 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (2.6 %)

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:	Peabody-Burns
Phone:	(620)983-2188
Website:	http://www.usd398.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 23

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 17