Crest Elementary

Crest
603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015
185 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Crest Elementary, located at 603 E. Broad in Colony, Kansas, is a core component of the Crest Unified School District 479. Serving the educational needs of the local community, the school is situated in a rural setting that emphasizes a close-knit learning environment. As part of a smaller school district, Crest Elementary focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families, providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the development of elementary-aged children.

The school operates under the umbrella of USD 479, which maintains a commitment to academic growth and community engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with the values of a small-town school system, Crest Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while ensuring they feel connected to their local environment. For families looking for more detailed information regarding curriculum, school policies, or district updates, the school maintains an online presence at http://www.usd479.org.
185
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (91.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2%)
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: Crest
Phone: (620)852-3529
Website: http://www.usd479.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 22
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio