LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary

27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641

www.usd475.org

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary, located on Fort Riley in Kansas, is a key institution within the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). Named in honor of Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz, a distinguished veteran and military leader, the school is uniquely positioned to serve the families of service members stationed at the installation. Because of its location on a military post, the school fosters a tight-knit community environment that is specifically attuned to the unique lifestyle, frequent transitions, and specialized needs of military-connected children.

The school is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a supportive atmosphere. By leveraging its affiliation with USD 475, the school offers a rigorous curriculum bolstered by modern resources and dedicated staff who are experienced in addressing the social-emotional impacts of military life. Through its partnership with Fort Riley, Seitz Elementary creates a stable, inclusive learning environment designed to ensure that every student succeeds, regardless of the challenges associated with frequent relocations or parent deployments.

615

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	138
Black	89
Asian	6
Two or More	62
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	13

White
298 (48.5%)
Hispanic
138 (22.4%)
Black
89 (14.5%)
Two or More
62 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.1%)
American Indian
9 (1.5%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)

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)717-6500
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 74

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	48.5%
Male	317	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th