ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Blue Mound Elementary School (Closed 2009)

303 S 3rd Street
Blue Mound, KS 66010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blue Mound Elementary School serves 27 students in grades 1-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.14
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Blue Mound Elementary School?
27 students attend Blue Mound Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Mound Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mound Elementary School?
Blue Mound Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mound Elementary School offer ?
Blue Mound Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Blue Mound Elementary School part of?
Blue Mound Elementary School is part of Jayhawk School District.

Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.