Plains Elem

Kismet-Plains
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
122 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Plains Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Plains, Kansas, serving as a foundational part of the USD 483 school district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future educational experiences while fostering a sense of belonging within the tight-knit Plains area.

Because it is situated in a rural Kansas setting, Plains Elementary often benefits from smaller class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention from teachers and staff. The school serves as a central hub for local families, often maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community and reflecting the values and traditions of Southwest Kansas. Through its daily operations, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow academically, creatively, and personally in a safe and structured setting.
122
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    81 (66.4 %)
  • White
    36 (29.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6 %)
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: Kismet-Plains
Phone: (620)563-7285
Website: http://usd483.net
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 36
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Kismet Elem
Kismet-Plains
152 Students
505 Kansas Avenue
Kismet, KS 67859 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd