Little River Junior High

Little River
430 Waverly Street
Little River, KS 67457
33 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Little River Junior High is a public educational institution located in the small town of Little River, Kansas. Operating as part of the USD 444 school district, the school serves students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience within a rural community setting. The school emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to balance core curriculum requirements with the unique needs of adolescent learners.

As a member of the USD 444 district, Little River Junior High benefits from the resources and organizational structure of a consolidated school system. The school prides itself on fostering strong community connections, typical of small-town Kansas, where staff and faculty work closely with families to support student growth. Those interested in more detailed information regarding their academic programs, athletic opportunities, or administrative contact details can visit the district’s official website at http://www.usd444.com.
33
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    32 (97.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Little River
Phone: (620)897-6201
Website: http://www.usd444.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio