Timmerman Elementary

www.usd253.org/home/timmerman

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Timmerman Elementary, located in Emporia, Kansas, is a central part of the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and social potential. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into daily instruction to prepare students for the demands of the modern world.

Beyond academics, Timmerman Elementary places a strong focus on character development and community engagement. The school cultivates a collaborative culture that involves students, teachers, and parents working together to ensure a positive school climate. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on the "whole child," Timmerman strives to create a nurturing space where every student feels valued, motivated, and prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

370

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Timmerman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	130
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	13

White
218 (58.9%)
Hispanic
130 (35.1%)
Two or More
13 (3.5%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Emporia
Phone:	(620)341-2270
Website:	http://www.usd253.org/home/timmerman
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 17

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 79