Central Elem

www.usd320.com

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wamego, Kansas, serving students within the Wamego Unified School District 320. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Located at 900 7th Street, the school serves as a central hub for primary education in the Wamego area, fostering a supportive environment designed to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 320, which prioritizes innovation, excellence in teaching, and the success of every student. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Central Elementary seeks to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body. Families and community members interested in specific school programs, district policies, or calendar updates can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.usd320.com.

407

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (89.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.9 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wamego
Phone:	(785)456-7278
Website:	http://www.usd320.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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

Pre-Kindergarten 65

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 123