Trego Grade School

Trego County
612 Junction Avenue
WaKeeney, KS 67672
285 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Trego Grade School, located at 612 Junction Avenue in WaKeeney, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Trego County community. As part of the Trego Community Schools (USD 208), the institution is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the mascot of the "Eagles," reflecting a spirit of community pride and achievement. Through its official website, http://www.tregoeagles.com, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, updates, and insights into the daily life of the campus. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with the values of a small-town Kansas setting, Trego Grade School strives to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and the encouragement needed to reach their full potential.
285
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.2%)
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: Trego County
Phone: (785)743-2472
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 36
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 35
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio