School Overview
Ware Elementary School is located on the Fort Riley military installation in Kansas and operates as part of the Geary County School District (USD 475). Serving a student population primarily comprised of military-connected families, the school is uniquely positioned to support children who frequently experience the challenges of relocation and deployment. As a school dedicated to a military community, Ware Elementary focuses on creating a stable, supportive, and inclusive environment that addresses the specific social and emotional needs of its transient student body while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fort Riley culture, emphasizing community partnerships and student resilience. By leveraging resources provided by the district and the installation, Ware Elementary provides comprehensive educational programs that foster both academic achievement and character development. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their efforts to ensure that students receive a consistent and high-quality education, regardless of their family’s duty station transitions, helping them succeed in a modern, technology-rich learning environment.
623
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ware Elem
Demographic Student Count
White271
Hispanic173
Black77
Asian15
Two or More64
American Indian3
Pacific Islander20
  • White
    271 (43.5%)
  • Hispanic
    173 (27.8%)
  • Black
    77 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    64 (10.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    15 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
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)717-4600
Website: http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 135
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 78
Kindergarten 111
Grade 1 103
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ware Elem
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten78
Kindergarten111
Grade 1103
Grade 2101
Grade 397
Grade 466
Grade 567
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ware Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31049.8%
Male31350.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)