MINNEHA CORE KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Minneha Core Knowledge Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 583 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Minneha Core Knowledge 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.

Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary, located in Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). The school is distinguished by its implementation of the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an educational framework designed to provide students with a coherent, content-rich sequence of learning. This approach emphasizes building a solid foundation of academic knowledge across various subjects—including history, science, geography, and literature—ensuring that students develop a broad base of cultural and academic literacy as they progress through the grade levels.

As a public elementary school, Minneha serves the local community by fostering a structured learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and character development. The school’s curriculum is intentionally sequenced to help students make connections between different subjects, which is designed to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. By adhering to the Core Knowledge model, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by providing them with a comprehensive and balanced educational experience.

For more information, contact Minneha Core Knowledge Elem at (316) 973-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.