Circle Towanda Elementary

www.usd375.org

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Circle Towanda Elementary, located in Towanda, Kansas, serves as a key educational facility within the Circle Unified School District (USD 375). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the Towanda community by providing foundational education that prepares students for their transition to middle school within the district.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development, supported by a staff dedicated to the success of each student. By aligning with the broader goals of USD 375, Circle Towanda Elementary maintains a focus on utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining strong communication with families. For parents and community members, the school serves as a hub for local educational life, consistently striving to provide a safe and enriching space for young learners to thrive.

306

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle Towanda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	15
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
280 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Circle
Phone:	(316)536-2281
Website:	http://www.usd375.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 35

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 40