Syracuse Elem

Syracuse
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Syracuse Elementary School, located at 408 N. Main in Syracuse, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Syracuse Unified School District (USD 494). As a community-focused school, it provides essential academic programming for primary-age students in the region. The school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of its students while preparing them for future academic success as they progress through the district’s grade levels.

The school operates as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of Hamilton County. By utilizing modern digital resources—such as their district-managed online portal—the administration facilitates clear communication between educators, parents, and students. Through a combination of core curriculum standards and local community engagement, Syracuse Elementary strives to foster a productive, encouraging, and collaborative atmosphere for all its pupils.
262
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    182 (69.5%)
  • White
    77 (29.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    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: Syracuse
Phone: (620)384-5203
Website: http://usd494.gabbartllc.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 21
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio