O K ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
O K Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 364 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 21 teachers, O K Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
O.K. Elementary School, located at 1607 N. West Street in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the largest school district in Kansas, O.K. Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school emphasizes community involvement and student development, utilizing the broader resources of USD 259 to implement various educational programs. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment information, or staff contact details can access the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org). By maintaining close ties with the district, the school works to ensure that students receive a consistent and equitable education tailored to the needs of the Wichita community.
For more information, contact O K Elem at (316) 973-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wichita, KS 67203-1335
(316) 973-0600
http://www.usd259.org
O K ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wichita
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 21.3
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 364 students
- White
- 55.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.