Southeast Elementary School

www.usd247.com

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Southeast Elementary School, located at 303 S. Humbert in Weir, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the USD 247 Cherokee School District. As a community-focused school, it provides primary education to students in the surrounding area, fostering a learning environment centered on academic growth and personal development. By operating under the USD 247 umbrella, the school benefits from a district-wide commitment to resource sharing, curriculum development, and student support services, ensuring that children in this rural Kansas community receive a structured and comprehensive elementary education.

The school is an integral part of the Weir community, reflecting the values and small-town atmosphere typical of the region. Through its official website, http://www.usd247.com, the school maintains communication with families, providing essential information regarding district calendars, academic policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for future success in secondary education, Southeast Elementary prioritizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to maintain a supportive and effective learning experience for all its pupils.

158

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
144 (91.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.4 %)
Black
3 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Cherokee
Phone:	(620)396-8211
Website:	http://www.usd247.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 21

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 26