South Central Elementary School

Comanche County
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
121 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
South Central Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Protection, Kansas. As part of the South Central Unified School District 300, the school serves the educational needs of the local area, focusing on foundational learning within a small-town environment. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students receive personalized attention, reflecting the close-knit nature of the district.

The school emphasizes a traditional K-12 academic approach, leveraging its connection to the broader USD 300 district to provide resources and programming for its student body. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and community involvement, South Central Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the upper grades of the district. Interested families or community members can find further information regarding school events, policies, and academic calendars on their official website.
121
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (16.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.5%)
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: Comanche County
Phone: (620)622-4545
Website: http://usd300ks.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 25
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 21
Gender Ratio