Abilene Elem

www.usd262.net

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Abilene Elementary School is a public school serving students in Valley Center, Kansas, as part of the USD 262 school district. Located at 522 N. Abilene Street, the school is situated within a district committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth. As a key component of the Valley Center community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 262, which emphasizes student success, professional excellence, and strong community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Abilene Elementary works to implement a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging social-emotional well-being. Families interested in learning more about school programs, academic calendars, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.usd262.net.

254

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abilene Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	50
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	19

White
176 (69.3%)
Hispanic
50 (19.7%)
Two or More
19 (7.5%)
Black
5 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)

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:	Valley Center Pub Sch
Phone:	(316)755-7020
Website:	http://www.usd262.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 117

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36