Pinckney Elem

www.usd497.org

212 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pinckney Elementary School, located at 810 W 6th Street in Lawrence, Kansas, is a foundational part of the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. Situated in the historic Pinckney neighborhood near downtown Lawrence, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the unique potential of each student.

As part of the Lawrence school district, Pinckney benefits from the broader resources and educational standards of USD 497 while maintaining its own distinct character. The school community often engages with the surrounding historic neighborhood, creating a collaborative atmosphere between students, teachers, and local families. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events, the official USD 497 website provides comprehensive information and administrative details.

212

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinckney Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	35
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
104 (49.1%)
Two or More
44 (20.8%)
Hispanic
35 (16.5%)
Black
23 (10.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5800
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 44

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinckney Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinckney Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	96	45.3%
Male	116	54.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th