Walton Rural Life Center

www.usd373.org

Charter School 132 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Walton Rural Life Center (WRLC), located in Walton, Kansas, is a unique public K-5 elementary school that operates under the umbrella of the Newton Unified School District 373. Distinguished by its "rural life" theme, the school integrates agricultural education and hands-on, project-based learning into its core curriculum. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and providing students with experiences that connect classroom academics to the natural environment and local farming practices.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment, which emphasizes individualized attention and character development. Beyond standard academic subjects, students at WRLC often participate in activities that highlight stewardship, sustainability, and life skills. By blending traditional educational standards with place-based learning, the Walton Rural Life Center aims to nurture well-rounded students who appreciate their local heritage while gaining the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

132

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walton Rural Life Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
102 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
24 (18.2 %)
Two or More
4 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newton
Phone:	(620)837-3161
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 21

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 26