Faris Elementary

www.usd308.com

274 Students

Other Pre-K - 9th

School Overview

Faris Elementary School is a public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 308 school district. Situated at 301 East 10th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.

As a member of the Hutchinson Public Schools system, Faris Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, which prioritize innovative teaching strategies and inclusive education. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to enhance the educational experience. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, specific curriculum goals, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive updates and resources on the official USD 308 website at [www.usd308.com](http://www.usd308.com).

274

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	74
Black	16
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
164 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
74 (27.0 %)
Two or More
17 (6.2 %)
Black
16 (5.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hutchinson Public Schools
Phone:	(620)615-5000
Website:	http://www.usd308.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 9th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 24

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 1