Fort Riley Elem

28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442

www.usd475.org

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Riley Elementary School, located on the grounds of the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas, is a key component of the Geary County Unified School District 475. Because of its unique location, the school primarily serves the families of active-duty military personnel, creating a community deeply rooted in the transient yet supportive culture of military life. The school is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of military-connected children, offering specialized programs and a high level of empathy regarding the challenges associated with frequent relocations and deployments.

As part of the USD 475 district, Fort Riley Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that aligns with state standards while fostering a sense of stability for its students. The school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its proximity to the installation, the school often benefits from strong partnerships with military leadership and base support services, ensuring that both students and their families receive the resources necessary to thrive in an environment defined by service and transition.

361

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Riley Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	77
Black	52
Asian	8
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
184 (51.0%)
Hispanic
77 (21.3%)
Black
52 (14.4%)
Two or More
27 (7.5%)
Pacific Islander
11 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4450
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 33

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Riley Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Riley Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	46%
Male	195	54%

Elementary School K - 5th