Plainville Elem

Plainville
203 SE Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
256 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Plainville Elementary School, located at 203 SE Cardinal Avenue in Plainville, Kansas, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community within the Plainville Unified School District 270. As a small-town school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing essential core curriculum, character development, and a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners thrive.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Plainville school district, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the district’s official website, Plainville Elementary keeps families informed about school activities, educational resources, and district-wide policies. The school reflects the close-knit nature of the Plainville area, aiming to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded start to every child’s educational journey.
256
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.7%)
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: Plainville
Phone: (785)434-4508
Website: http://www.plainville270.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 49
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 31
Gender Ratio