Economy of the District
    Manufacturing, Agriculture, Commerce

Size of District
6 Elementary
1 Middle School
1 High School
1 Alternative School

District Employees
1995-96    
   350 Certified
   291Classified

1996-97    
   349 Certified
   303 Classified

Student Enrollment
1995-96     5,807
1996-97     6,051

Educational Information
K-5 has emphasis in the development of basic skills. The Flowing Wells reading program has received nationwide recognition as one of the finest in the country. Each school has reading specialists to work with children and teachers, and a full range of programs designed for children with special needs. Vocal music and physical education are taught at all elementary grades, and instrumental music begins in grade four. Health services are provided by a nurse at each school. Maintaining a low teacher/student ratio is a major effort of the district. A program for the gifted is provided for qualifying students at all grade levels.

6-12 provides a continued emphasis on academic skills with a broad range of career applications and expanded opportunities for students to select classes in specialized areas. Students may pursue courses in the fields of. science, math, social studies, English, foreign languages, vocational education, and fine arts. Also a well rounded selection of extracurricular clubs, activities and athletics are available.

Transportation
Transportation services are provided for all kindergarten students and elementary students one mile or more from school, for junior high students more than 1-1/2 mile from school, and for high school students residing more than two miles from school.

Other Programs
    Advance placement/honors programs
    Athletics/physical education (1-12)
    Army ROTC
    Band and chorus (4-12)
    Career Education
    Comprehensive vocational education
    Computer-based remedial reading labs (1-8)
    Creative Arts