Black Traditional Magnet Elem

www.usd259.org

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a "Traditional Magnet" school, it emphasizes a structured academic environment with a focus on back-to-basics instruction. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a rigorous, teacher-directed approach to learning, often characterized by high expectations, standardized routines, and a strong emphasis on core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Because it operates as a magnet school, Black Traditional draws students from a broader attendance area than a standard neighborhood school, often attracting families who prioritize a structured and formal educational setting. The school maintains a clear code of conduct and an emphasis on character development and student discipline. By balancing core academic proficiency with a cohesive school culture, the institution aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond while fostering a focused learning atmosphere.

320

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	112
Black	50
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (39.4 %)
Hispanic
112 (35.0 %)
Black
50 (15.6 %)
Two or More
31 (9.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-3500
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black Traditional Magnet Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	47.8%
Male	167	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)