Soderstrom Elem

Smoky Valley
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
318 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Soderstrom Elementary School, located in Lindsborg, Kansas, is a key component of the Smoky Valley Public Schools (USD 400) district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to excellence, Soderstrom Elementary focuses on building a strong educational foundation for its primary-level students through a curriculum designed to prepare them for future success in the Smoky Valley school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school benefits from its location in Lindsborg—a town widely celebrated for its rich Swedish heritage and vibrant arts community. This unique local culture often integrates into the school's identity, creating a small-town atmosphere where community involvement and close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families are prioritized. By leveraging resources from the broader Smoky Valley district, Soderstrom Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and intellectual discovery for every child.
318
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    271 (85.2%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.3%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
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: Smoky Valley
Phone: (785)227-2945
Website: http://www.smokyvalley.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
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
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 52
Gender Ratio