St Marys Elem

www.usd321.com

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

St. Marys Elementary School is a public primary school located in St. Marys, Kansas, serving students within the Kaw Valley Public School District (USD 321). Situated on Grand Avenue, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for children in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills in a supportive classroom environment.

As part of the Kaw Valley school system, the institution benefits from a district-wide commitment to fostering student success through modern curriculum standards and community engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding St. Marys area to maintain a positive educational climate. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars through the official Kaw Valley Unified School District website at http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us.

280

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Marys Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	36
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
225 (80.4%)
Hispanic
36 (12.9%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Kaw Valley
Phone:	(785)437-6159
Website:	http://www.usd321.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 46

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 26