Tecumseh South Elem

www.usd450.net

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tecumseh South Elementary School is a public school located in Tecumseh, Kansas, serving as part of the Shawnee Heights Unified School District (USD 450). Situated on SE Tecumseh Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, providing instruction for students in the elementary grade levels. The school operates with a focus on fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive, district-aligned learning environment.

As a member of the Shawnee Heights district, Tecumseh South emphasizes the broader district mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement. The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of USD 450, which is known for its commitment to student achievement and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific school policies, staff directories, or upcoming events can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.usd450.net.

492

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tecumseh South Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	73
Black	27
Asian	2
Two or More	51

White
339 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.8 %)
Two or More
51 (10.4 %)
Black
27 (5.5 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Shawnee Heights
Phone:	(785)379-5950
Website:	http://www.usd450.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 28

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 64