RUTH CLARK ELEMENTARY K-5

Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Haysville school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ruth Clark Elementary is a public K-5 school located in the Haysville Public School District (USD 261) in Wichita, Kansas. Serving a suburban student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional instruction with character-building initiatives.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to inclusive education. By maintaining smaller class settings and fostering active partnerships between educators and parents, Ruth Clark Elementary prioritizes individual student success and engagement. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, offering various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop a lifelong passion for learning in a safe, collaborative environment.

For more information, contact Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 at (316) 554-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.