Neosho Rapids Elementary

240 N. Commercial
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864

www.usd252.org

107 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Neosho Rapids Elementary is a small, community-focused school located in Neosho Rapids, Kansas. Serving as part of the Southern Lyon County Unified School District (USD 252), the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students receive dedicated attention in a close-knit educational setting. Its location in a rural Kansas community fosters a strong connection between the school, local families, and the surrounding neighborhood, creating a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary development.

As a member of the USD 252 district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging the benefits of a smaller student-to-teacher ratio. The district is committed to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional academic instruction with modern educational tools. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide quality education and foster growth within the smaller, rural communities of Lyon County.

107

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neosho Rapids Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3

White
102 (95.3%)
Two or More
3 (2.8%)
Hispanic
2 (1.9%)

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:	Southern Lyon County
Phone:	(620)342-7783
Website:	http://www.usd252.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 17

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 14