Payne Elem

www.usd259.org

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Payne Elementary School is a public school located in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational academic environment focused on core curriculum standards, social-emotional learning, and student development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community by fostering partnerships with families to support early childhood and elementary education.

The school is well-integrated into the broader USD 259 framework, which emphasizes personalized learning and the use of technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives can find comprehensive resources through the official district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

258

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payne Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	95
Black	39
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
95 (36.8 %)
White
92 (35.7 %)
Black
39 (15.1 %)
Two or More
28 (10.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
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)973-7850
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 31

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Payne Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Payne Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	48.4%
Male	133	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)