Appanoose Elementary School

www.usd287.org

177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Appanoose Elementary School, located at 600 Shawnee Road in Pomona, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within its rural community. As part of the West Franklin School District (USD 287), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the middle school years while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere typical of a small-town educational setting.

The school is characterized by its commitment to individual student growth and its role as a hub for local families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging classroom experience, Appanoose Elementary prioritizes small-school benefits, such as personalized attention from staff and strong parent-teacher partnerships. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-oriented values, the school strives to instill a sense of belonging and academic curiosity in its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

177

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Appanoose Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
162 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.4 %)
Two or More
6 (3.4 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	West Franklin
Phone:	(785)566-3386
Website:	http://www.usd287.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 20

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 23