Stafford Elementary

133 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stafford Elementary School, located at 418 E Broadway in Stafford, Kansas, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As part of the Stafford Unified School District 349, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the region, focusing on academic growth and social development within a supportive, small-town environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to encourage student success and engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing the importance of core subjects and character building. By leveraging its size, Stafford Elementary is able to provide a more personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive the attention needed to thrive. As a vital part of Stafford, the elementary school remains committed to preparing its young learners for their transition to middle and high school while promoting a lifelong love of learning.

133

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stafford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
107 (80.5%)
Hispanic
19 (14.3%)
Two or More
6 (4.5%)
Black
1 (0.8%)

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:	Stafford
Phone:	(620)234-5255
Website:	http://stafford349.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 31

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 19