SELTZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Seltzer 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 25 teachers, Seltzer Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Seltzer Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving students as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on East Lincoln Street, the school is integrated into the larger infrastructure of the state's largest school district, which focuses on providing comprehensive educational programming, extracurricular activities, and community resources to a diverse student population.
As part of USD 259, Seltzer Elementary operates under the district’s mission to prepare students for college and career readiness through a structured curriculum that aligns with Kansas state educational standards. Parents and community members can utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding enrollment procedures, school calendars, lunch programs, and updates on district-wide policies or academic initiatives.
For more information, contact Seltzer Elem at (316) 973-4001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wichita, KS 67207-4300
(316) 973-4001
http://www.usd259.org
SELTZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 583 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wichita
- Total Students:
- 583
- Teachers:
- 25.5
- 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 583 students
- Asian
- 32.2%
- White
- 29.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.