Wakefield Elem

Clay County
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
151 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Wakefield Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Wakefield, Kansas, serving as part of the Clay County Unified School District (USD 379). Situated in a close-knit community, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing a supportive environment where teachers and staff can offer personalized attention due to the school’s smaller enrollment size.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Wakefield community, acting as a central hub for families in the area. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards while fostering a positive school culture, Wakefield Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into the middle school and high school levels within the district. Its location on Third Street places it at the heart of the town, reflecting the school’s role as an accessible and vital resource for the surrounding rural population.
151
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (84.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Clay County
Phone: (785)461-5437
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Milford Elem
Geary County Schools
91 Students
401 West 12th
Milford, KS 66514 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th