Ross Elementary School

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ross Elementary School, located at 3001 6th Avenue in Dodge City, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the USD 443 school district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal growth of its diverse student population. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Ross Elementary emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Ross Elementary is committed to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school often incorporates programs that encourage character development, student engagement, and parent involvement to create a holistic educational experience. Through its mission to promote excellence and equity, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who can contribute positively to the Dodge City community.

502

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	326
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
326 (64.9%)
White
154 (30.7%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Dodge City
Phone:	(620)471-2103
Website:	http://usd443.org/543510_3
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88