Minneha Core Knowledge Elem

www.usd259.org

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary, located in Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). The school is distinguished by its implementation of the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an educational framework designed to provide students with a coherent, content-rich sequence of learning. This approach emphasizes building a solid foundation of academic knowledge across various subjects—including history, science, geography, and literature—ensuring that students develop a broad base of cultural and academic literacy as they progress through the grade levels.

As a public elementary school, Minneha serves the local community by fostering a structured learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and character development. The school’s curriculum is intentionally sequenced to help students make connections between different subjects, which is designed to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. By adhering to the Core Knowledge model, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by providing them with a comprehensive and balanced educational experience.

578

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	137
Black	151
Asian	61
Two or More	52
American Indian	3

White
174 (30.1 %)
Black
151 (26.1 %)
Hispanic
137 (23.7 %)
Asian
61 (10.6 %)
Two or More
52 (9.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)973-8800
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 70

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Minneha Core Knowledge Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	49.7%
Male	291	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)