Kansas State School for the Blind is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S., serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school was established in 1867. It is located on 10 acres located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
School For Blind Elementary School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
School For Blind Elementary School's student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Blind Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
9%
7%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School For Blind Elementary School?
11 students attend School For Blind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of School For Blind Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Blind Elementary School?
School For Blind Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For Blind Elementary School offer ?
School For Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Blind Elementary School part of?
School For Blind Elementary School is part of School For Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Blind Elementary School located?
School For Blind Elementary School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.
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