Guthridge School

1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357

www.vikingnet.net

203 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Guthridge School, located at 1020 South 31st Street in Parsons, Kansas, serves as a key educational facility within the Parsons Unified School District 503. As part of the "Viking" network, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential life skills. It plays an integral role in the local community by providing a structured setting that prepares young learners for their future transitions within the district’s academic pipeline.

The school’s commitment to its students is supported by its integration into the broader Parsons school system, which prioritizes community engagement, communication, and technological access. By utilizing resources found on the district’s website, *vikingnet.net*, parents and community members can stay connected with school news, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, Guthridge School functions as a vital neighborhood hub dedicated to the intellectual and personal development of its student body within the Parsons area.

203

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guthridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	30
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
115 (56.7%)
Hispanic
30 (14.8%)
Two or More
30 (14.8%)
Black
23 (11.3%)
American Indian
3 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)

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:	Parsons
Phone:	(620)421-6800
Website:	http://www.vikingnet.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 97