Basehor Elementary School

www.usd458.org/BES/

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Basehor Elementary School, located in Basehor, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, balancing core academic subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, upcoming events, and educational resources. As part of the broader USD 458 system, Basehor Elementary focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and personal integrity necessary to succeed as they transition into the upper grade levels.

508

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basehor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	44
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
421 (82.9%)
Hispanic
44 (8.7%)
Two or More
31 (6.1%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Basehor-Linwood
Phone:	(913)724-1038
Website:	http://www.usd458.org/BES/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 66

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 76