Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary

www.usd259.org

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary, located in Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a "traditional" magnet school, its academic approach emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics curriculum. The school focuses on fostering a disciplined learning environment where students develop foundational academic skills through a highly consistent pedagogical style, often including direct instruction and a strong focus on core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Because it operates as a magnet school, Cleaveland attracts students from beyond its immediate residential boundaries who are seeking a specific educational philosophy. The school works to balance this rigorous academic framework with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years. For families interested in the school’s current programs, enrollment procedures, or specific calendar events, the district’s official website at [usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org) serves as the primary resource for information.

262

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	101
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
101 (38.5 %)
White
100 (38.2 %)
Two or More
28 (10.7 %)
Black
27 (10.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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)973-8750
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 19

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	109	41.6%
Male	153	58.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)