Belle Plaine Elem

www.usd357.org

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Belle Plaine Elementary School is located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and serves as a core part of the USD 357 school district. Situated at 614 N Merchant Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for young learners within the local community. By focusing on academic development and social growth, the institution aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their primary education years.

As part of the broader USD 357 district, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach to learning, emphasizing both classroom achievement and the cultivation of a supportive school environment. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding district policies, school calendars, and educational resources by visiting their official website at [www.usd357.org](http://www.usd357.org).

211

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Plaine Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	13
Two or More	14
American Indian	5

White
179 (84.8%)
Two or More
14 (6.6%)
Hispanic
13 (6.2%)
American Indian
5 (2.4%)

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:	Belle Plaine
Phone:	(620)488-2617
Website:	http://www.usd357.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
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 39

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33