Clark Elem

www.usd259.org

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clark Elementary School is a public school located at 650 S. Apache in Wichita, Kansas. As part of the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259), the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares children for future academic success. Like other schools within the district, Clark Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and community engagement.

The school operates under the umbrella of USD 259, which is the largest school district in Kansas, ensuring that Clark Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, specialized programming, and standardized administrative support. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school news can find comprehensive information through the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org). The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, focusing on building strong relationships between students, staff, and parents to support the educational journey of its pupils.

258

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	44
Black	110
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
110 (42.6 %)
White
60 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (17.1 %)
Two or More
37 (14.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-5850
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 29

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clark Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clark Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	47.7%
Male	135	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)