Earhart Environ Magnet Elem

www.usd259.org

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amelia Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School, located in the North Riverside area of Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates environmental science and sustainability into core academic subjects. The school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, often utilizing its unique grounds and local natural resources to help students explore biological sciences, ecology, and conservation efforts, providing a dynamic alternative to traditional classroom instruction.

In addition to its focus on environmental stewardship, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. By fostering an environment where students actively investigate the natural world, Earhart aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and a sense of global responsibility in its learners. The school serves a diverse student population, benefiting from the resources and structured support of the larger Wichita school district while maintaining a specific identity centered on its environmental mission.

445

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	140
Black	26
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (54.6 %)
Hispanic
140 (31.5 %)
Black
26 (5.8 %)
Two or More
25 (5.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)973-3250
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 32

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	50.3%
Male	221	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)