Bluestem Elementary School

www.usd205.com

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bluestem Elementary School is located in Leon, Kansas, and serves as a primary educational pillar for the students of the Bluestem School District (USD 205). Situated in a small, close-knit rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement and personal growth. As part of a consolidated district, the school benefits from a community-oriented atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work collaboratively to maintain a positive educational experience.

Academically, the school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards. By utilizing the resources of the USD 205 district, Bluestem Elementary provides a structured yet nurturing classroom setting that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.usd205.com](http://www.usd205.com).

267

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluestem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	15
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
242 (90.6%)
Hispanic
15 (5.6%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Bluestem
Phone:	(316)742-3291
Website:	http://www.usd205.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 38

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 38