CESSNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cessna Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 487 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 31 teachers, Cessna Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Cessna Elementary School, located at 2101 W 45th St S in Wichita, Kansas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is situated in the southwestern part of the city and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student engagement, and social-emotional growth. As part of the larger USD 259 system, Cessna Elementary aligns its curriculum with district-wide standards while striving to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing resources from the district to support student success. Families looking for detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, academic calendar, staff directory, or enrollment procedures can visit the official Wichita Public Schools website at [usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org). By leveraging the district’s infrastructure, Cessna Elementary works to prepare its young learners for transition into middle school and beyond, fostering an environment rooted in the core values of the Wichita school district.

For more information, contact Cessna Elem at (316) 973-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.