WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

White Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 525 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 32 teachers, White 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.

White Elementary School, located at 5148 S. Kansas in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development and social growth within the district’s structured framework.

As part of Kansas’s largest school district, White Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by USD 259. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school through a comprehensive instructional program. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or enrollment information can access updated details directly through the district’s official website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

For more information, contact White Elem at (316) 973-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.