ISELY TRADITIONAL MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Isely Traditional Magnet Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Bel Aire, KS with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Isely Traditional Magnet Elem 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.

Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary, located in Bel Aire, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it operates under a "traditional" educational philosophy, which typically emphasizes a structured, teacher-directed environment with a strong focus on core academic subjects, discipline, and consistent classroom routines. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous curriculum intended to build a solid foundation in fundamental skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, often incorporating uniform policies and specific behavioral expectations to foster a focused learning atmosphere.

The school serves a diverse student body and draws families from across the district who are seeking a more structured alternative to the standard neighborhood school model. By leveraging its magnet status, Isely integrates specialized instruction with a clear commitment to academic excellence and character development. Prospective families can find detailed information regarding enrollment, curriculum standards, and school-specific policies through the official Wichita Public Schools website, which serves as the central hub for all district-wide educational resources.

For more information, contact Isely Traditional Magnet Elem at (316) 973-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5256 N Woodlawn
Bel Aire, KS 67220-2114
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ISELY TRADITIONAL MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bel Aire, KS with about 525 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:
525
Teachers:
36.5
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
Not a Title I 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 525 students

White
61.7%
Black or African American
15.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.