Smith Center Elem

Smith Center
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
253 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Smith Center Elementary School, located in Smith Center, Kansas, is a core component of the USD 237 school district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of its students. As part of a smaller, rural school system, it emphasizes a close-knit educational atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to provide individualized attention to help students build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Smith Center Elementary plays a vital role in the social and community life of Smith Center. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning culture that prepares elementary-aged children for their transition into secondary education. By leveraging its resources within the USD 237 framework, the school aims to instill character, community pride, and a lifelong curiosity for learning in its students, ensuring they are well-equipped for future academic challenges.
253
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    227 (89.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.5%)
  • Black
    5 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2%)
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: Smith Center
Phone: (785)282-6614
Website: http://www.usd237.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 27
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 39
Gender Ratio