Elkhart Elem

www.usd218.org

171 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elkhart Elementary School is located in Elkhart, Kansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the USD 218 school district. As a rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its students in a small-town environment. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of its student population.

As part of the USD 218 district, Elkhart Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger school system, which serves the broader Morton County area. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle and high school. Those interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school board policies can find more comprehensive information on the district's official website at [www.usd218.org](http://www.usd218.org).

171

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkhart Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	92
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
92 (53.8%)
White
73 (42.7%)
Black
2 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (1.2%)

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:	Elkhart
Phone:	(620)697-2133
Website:	http://www.usd218.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 32

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 19