MUELLER AEROSPACE/ENGINEERING DISCOVERY MAGNE

Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 481 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, Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne 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.

Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating aerospace and engineering themes into the core curriculum, Mueller aims to foster critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on learning, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

As a magnet school, Mueller attracts families looking for an enriched educational environment that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. The school utilizes innovative teaching practices and real-world applications to engage students in complex topics, often utilizing partnerships or project-based learning to demonstrate the practical relevance of engineering concepts. Through this specialized focus, the school seeks to inspire the next generation of innovators, aviators, and engineers while maintaining a commitment to the foundational success of every student.

For more information, contact Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne at (316) 973-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 E 18th
Wichita, KS 67214-4817
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MUELLER AEROSPACE/ENGINEERING DISCOVERY MAGNE is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Wichita
Total Students:
481
Teachers:
31.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 481 students

Black or African American
66.9%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
White
8.9%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.