Kensler Elem

www.usd259.org

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kensler Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated in the western part of the city, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding residential community. Like other schools within the USD 259 system, Kensler focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By utilizing the resources and support services provided by the larger Wichita Public Schools district, Kensler Elementary works to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, faculty, or district policies can find additional information and updates through the official USD 259 website at http://www.usd259.org.

503

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensler Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	170
Black	44
Asian	20
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
224 (44.5 %)
Hispanic
170 (33.8 %)
Black
44 (8.7 %)
Two or More
44 (8.7 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
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)973-1350
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 54

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensler Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensler Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	47.1%
Male	266	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)