Frank Rushton Elem

2605 W 43rd Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66103

www.kckps.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frank Rushton Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated in the Rosedale neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in its community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the KCKPS district, the school focuses on creating inclusive learning environments that aim to prepare students for academic success through a standardized curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse student population of the 66103 zip code. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Frank Rushton Elementary works to address the unique needs of its learners through various support systems, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. Families interested in enrollment, specific school programs, or current academic performance metrics can find detailed information, including school calendars and contact details, on the official district website at [www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org).

359

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Rushton Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	198
Black	80
Asian	16
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
198 (55.2%)
Black
80 (22.3%)
White
43 (12.0%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Asian
16 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)627-3050
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 40

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56