Bickerdyke Elem

Russell County
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
228 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 5th
School Overview
Bickerdyke Elementary School is located in Russell, Kansas, and serves as a core part of the USD 407 school district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the fundamental academic and social development of its primary-level students. By maintaining a connection to the broader district resources, Bickerdyke aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body.

As a community-focused institution, Bickerdyke Elementary benefits from the small-town atmosphere of Russell, where the school functions as a hub for local families. The staff emphasizes not only core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics but also the development of character and community citizenship. Parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives can access further information through the official USD 407 website, which serves as the primary portal for communication between the school and the families it serves.
228
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    191 (83.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (7.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Russell County
Phone: (785)483-6066
Website: http://www.usd407.org
Grade Range: 2nd - 5th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 2 57
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Simpson Elem
Russell County
157 Students
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st