Kalida Elementary School

208 North Fourth Street
Kalida, OH 45853

203 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kalida Elementary School, located at 208 North Fourth Street in Kalida, Ohio, serves as a central pillar of the local community. Operating as part of the Kalida Local School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in a supportive and close-knit environment. By emphasizing both academic achievement and personal character development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success within the K-12 district pathway.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to maintaining a small-town atmosphere where educators, families, and students collaborate closely. Beyond the core curriculum, Kalida Elementary places a strong focus on fostering a positive school culture, encouraging student engagement, and promoting community values. As a key educational institution in Putnam County, it remains focused on delivering a high-quality, personalized learning experience that reflects the pride and traditions of the Kalida community.

203

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalida Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
199 (98.0%)
Hispanic
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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:	Kalida Local
Phone:	(419)532-3845
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 55