Chapman Elem

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chapman Elementary School is located at 500 Irish Drive in Chapman, Kansas, and serves as a primary educational institution within the USD 473 school district. As part of a small-town community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local Chapman community, acting as a central hub for families and fostering a close-knit atmosphere that is characteristic of the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 473, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Chapman Elementary works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for their transition to secondary school. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://usd473.net.

282

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapman Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Two or More	8

White
248 (87.9%)
Hispanic
24 (8.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.8%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	Chapman
Phone:	(785)922-7171
Website:	http://usd473.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 33

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49