Beech Elem

www.usd259.org

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beech Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, and serves as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on South Cypress Street, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a large urban district, Beech Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state standards and utilizes the resources provided by the district to support a diverse student body.

The school’s focus remains on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging the broader infrastructure of USD 259, Beech Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success by promoting literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment details, or current events are encouraged to visit the official USD 259 website to access the most up-to-date information regarding the school's mission and operations.

480

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beech Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	121
Black	175
Asian	39
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
175 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
121 (25.2 %)
White
89 (18.5 %)
Two or More
52 (10.8 %)
Asian
39 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
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)973-9800
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 65

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beech Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beech Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	47.7%
Male	251	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)