Kelly Liberal Arts Academy

www.usd259.org

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is a public elementary school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of creative, critical thinking skills. By integrating a liberal arts philosophy into its curriculum, the academy aims to foster an environment where students are encouraged to explore a diverse range of subjects, helping them build a strong foundation for future learning.

The academy is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive community for its diverse student body. Located at 3143 S Millwood, the school focuses on personalized learning and character development, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the social skills necessary to succeed in a global society. Through its partnership with families and the broader Wichita community, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy strives to cultivate a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience that empowers every child to achieve their full potential.

379

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	97
Black	47
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
97 (25.6 %)
Black
47 (12.4 %)
Two or More
43 (11.3 %)
Asian
9 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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)973-4150
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 38

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	50.9%
Male	186	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)