John Fiske Elem

www.kckps.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Fiske Elementary is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving the surrounding community as part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in their formative years, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a member of the KCKPS district, the school aligns its curriculum and mission with the broader goal of preparing a diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing equity and community engagement.

The school operates within a district that places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and support systems to help students achieve proficiency in core subjects. By utilizing the resources of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools network, John Fiske Elementary aims to foster a safe and inclusive environment that encourages parent involvement and student participation. For families looking for the most current information regarding registration, school programs, or specific academic calendars, the official district website (kckps.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

287

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Fiske Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	243
Black	15
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
243 (84.7%)
White
27 (9.4%)
Black
15 (5.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-4850
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 45

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42