Sharon Springs Elem

Wallace County Schools
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
108 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sharon Springs Elementary, located at 521 N. Main in Sharon Springs, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Wallace County School District (USD 241). As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares children for future academic success while fostering the values and spirit characteristic of western Kansas.

As part of the USD 241 district, the elementary school works closely with the broader school system to provide consistent academic and extracurricular programming for local families. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Sharon Springs Elementary plays a vital role in the social and intellectual growth of the community’s youth. Those seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates can visit their official website at [usd241.org](http://usd241.org).
108
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (88.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.8%)
  • Black
    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: Wallace County Schools
Phone: (785)728-4573
Website: http://usd241.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 1
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio