Dexter Elem

www.usd471.org

134 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dexter Elementary School, located at 311 N. Main in Dexter, Kansas, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community. As part of the USD 471 school district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for its young students. Its small-town setting typically emphasizes a tight-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate closely to foster student growth, academic development, and a strong sense of school spirit.

By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and personalized attention, Dexter Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic journeys in middle and high school. The school’s official website, http://www.usd471.org, serves as a central hub for parents and community members, offering resources such as school calendars, contact information, and updates on district policies. Through its commitment to local education, the school remains a cornerstone of the Dexter community, dedicated to the success and well-being of its student body.

134

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dexter Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
129 (96.3%)
Hispanic
2 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Dexter
Phone:	(620)876-5415
Website:	http://www.usd471.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 19

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 17