EARHART ENVIRON MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Earhart Environ Magnet Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 386 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 23 teachers, Earhart Environ Magnet Elem 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.

Amelia Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School, located in the North Riverside area of Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates environmental science and sustainability into core academic subjects. The school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, often utilizing its unique grounds and local natural resources to help students explore biological sciences, ecology, and conservation efforts, providing a dynamic alternative to traditional classroom instruction.

In addition to its focus on environmental stewardship, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. By fostering an environment where students actively investigate the natural world, Earhart aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and a sense of global responsibility in its learners. The school serves a diverse student population, benefiting from the resources and structured support of the larger Wichita school district while maintaining a specific identity centered on its environmental mission.

For more information, contact Earhart Environ Magnet Elem at (316) 973-3250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.