Golden Plains Elem

Golden Plains
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
76 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Golden Plains Elementary School is located in Selden, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Golden Plains Unified School District (USD 316). Situated in a small, rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for its students, emphasizing the close-knit atmosphere often found in agricultural-based towns in western Kansas. The school focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle and high school within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 316, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of a unified district, Golden Plains Elementary works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education despite the challenges of a smaller geographic setting. Families and community members interested in specific curricula, school board updates, or district-wide events can find additional information and contact details through the official district website at http://www.usd316.k12.ks.us/.
76
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (77.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (21.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Golden Plains
Phone: (785)386-4560
Website: http://www.usd316.k12.ks.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 16
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio