SPAGHT MULTIMEDIA MAGNET

Spaght Multimedia Magnet is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 465 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 32 teachers, Spaght Multimedia Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Spaght Multimedia Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it focuses on integrating multimedia technology and digital literacy into its core curriculum. The school aims to provide students with a hands-on learning environment where they can develop essential 21st-century skills, such as creative production, digital storytelling, and technical proficiency, alongside traditional academic subjects.

The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that prepares students for future academic success. By utilizing multimedia tools and project-based learning, Spaght encourages students to engage deeply with their coursework, enabling them to express their knowledge through diverse digital mediums. As part of the broader district, it follows USD 259’s commitment to providing equitable and high-quality educational opportunities for all students in the Wichita community.

For more information, contact Spaght Multimedia Magnet at (316) 973-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.