Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem

www.usd456.org

91 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elementary (MDCV Elementary) is a public school located in Quenemo, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 456 school district. Nestled in a small, rural community, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. As a district-wide institution, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive and close-knit atmosphere that is characteristic of smaller Kansas school districts.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources available through the USD 456 district, the elementary school works to cultivate strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. For families seeking more specific information on the school’s current curriculum, academic performance, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [http://www.usd456.org](http://www.usd456.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and community news.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
84 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.3 %)
Two or More
2 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Phone:	(785)759-3512
Website:	http://www.usd456.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 13

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 15