Langston Hughes Elem

1101 George Williams Way
Lawrence, KS 66049

www.usd497.org

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Langston Hughes Elementary School is a public school located in Lawrence, Kansas, serving as part of the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. Situated in the western part of the city, the school is named after the renowned American poet and writer, Langston Hughes, who spent part of his childhood in Lawrence. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community, focusing on academic excellence, student well-being, and a commitment to integrating the arts and humanities into its educational approach.

As a staple of the local community, Langston Hughes Elementary emphasizes a student-centered curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. The school works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a nurturing environment, utilizing the resources of the larger USD 497 district to offer diverse extracurricular activities and support services. Its location near George Williams Way makes it a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a strong reputation for academic achievement and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

560

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Langston Hughes Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	31
Black	9
Asian	36
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
420 (75.0%)
Two or More
57 (10.2%)
Asian
36 (6.4%)
Hispanic
31 (5.5%)
Black
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)832-5890
Website:	http://www.usd497.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 95

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Langston Hughes Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Langston Hughes Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	49.3%
Male	284	50.7%

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