Western Plains North Elem

Western Plains
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
56 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Western Plains North Elementary is a public school located in Ransom, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Western Plains USD 106 school district. Situated in a small, rural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational development of elementary-aged students. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to provide a curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its student population in a personalized, community-oriented setting.

As part of the larger USD 106 district, Western Plains North Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative efforts of the unified school system. The district is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating technology and traditional instruction to create a well-rounded academic experience. For parents, community members, and prospective families, the school serves as a central hub for student activities, community engagement, and the primary delivery of primary education in the Ransom area.
56
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    52 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (3.6 %)
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: Western Plains
Phone: (785)731-2352
Website: http://www.usd106.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 10
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio