Chase County Elementary School

Chase County
410 Palmer
Strong City, KS 66869
222 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Chase County Elementary School is located at 410 Palmer in Strong City, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the USD 284 school district. Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, the school provides a small-town learning environment that prioritizes personalized attention and a tight-knit community feel. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development for its students, utilizing the resources of the larger district to support a well-rounded elementary curriculum.

As part of the Chase County school system, the elementary school works in tandem with the district’s mission to prepare students for future success in a supportive, rural setting. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative information through the official district website at http://www.usd284.org. The school serves as a central hub for early education in the community, emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, parents, and local residents.
222
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Chase County
Phone: (620)273-6676
Website: http://www.usd284.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 25
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio