Schwegler Elem

www.usd497.org

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schwegler Elementary School, located at 2201 Ousdahl Rd in Lawrence, Kansas, is a prominent member of the Lawrence Public Schools district (USD 497). The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional development alongside traditional core curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the USD 497 district, Schwegler benefits from a robust administrative framework that prioritizes equity, innovation, and modern pedagogical practices. The school encourages strong parental involvement and maintains active communication with families to foster a collaborative educational experience. For those seeking more information on specific programming, enrollment procedures, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.usd497.org](http://www.usd497.org) serves as the primary resource for news, staff directories, and academic calendars.

434

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schwegler Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	120
Black	32
Asian	10
Two or More	66
American Indian	17

White
189 (43.5%)
Hispanic
120 (27.6%)
Two or More
66 (15.2%)
Black
32 (7.4%)
American Indian
17 (3.9%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)

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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(785)832-5860
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Schwegler Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Schwegler Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	49.5%
Male	219	50.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th