Frances Willard Elem

www.kckps.org

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frances Willard Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on Orville Avenue, the school operates as part of a diverse urban school system dedicated to providing academic instruction and support services to a wide range of students from the local community.

Like other institutions within the KCKPS district, Frances Willard emphasizes the district’s mission of preparing students for college and career readiness through a structured curriculum. The school focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of its young learners. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives through the official KCKPS website.

434

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Willard Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	361
Black	28
Asian	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

Hispanic
361 (83.2%)
Black
28 (6.5%)
White
23 (5.3%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)

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)627-6100
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frances Willard Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frances Willard Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	47.9%
Male	226	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)