Faris Elementary

www.usd308.com

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Faris Elementary School is a public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 308 school district. Situated at 301 East 10th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.

As a member of the Hutchinson Public Schools system, Faris Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, which prioritize innovative teaching strategies and inclusive education. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to enhance the educational experience. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, specific curriculum goals, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive updates and resources on the official USD 308 website at [www.usd308.com](http://www.usd308.com).

279

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	79
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
153 (54.8%)
Hispanic
79 (28.3%)
Two or More
27 (9.7%)
Black
15 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Hutchinson Public Schools
Phone:	(620)615-5000
Website:	http://www.usd308.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2