O K Elem

www.usd259.org

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

O.K. Elementary School, located at 1607 N. West Street in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the largest school district in Kansas, O.K. Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and student development, utilizing the broader resources of USD 259 to implement various educational programs. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment information, or staff contact details can access the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org). By maintaining close ties with the district, the school works to ensure that students receive a consistent and equitable education tailored to the needs of the Wichita community.

297

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O K Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	97
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
150 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (32.7 %)
Two or More
27 (9.1 %)
Black
20 (6.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)973-0600
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 47

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O K Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O K Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	46.1%
Male	160	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)