Jackson Elementary

www.usd259.org

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary, located at 2717 N. Woodlawn in Wichita, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children within the local community. As part of the state’s largest school district, Jackson Elementary follows the district’s core curriculum standards while emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the USD 259 network, which provides students and families with access to district-wide resources, including specialized programs, instructional technology, and professional support services. By maintaining a focus on consistent academic standards and community involvement, Jackson Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Parents and stakeholders looking for the most current information regarding school policies, calendar events, or specific program offerings can find detailed updates through the official USD 259 website at www.usd259.org.

338

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	55
Black	147
Asian	8
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
147 (43.5 %)
White
74 (21.9 %)
Hispanic
55 (16.3 %)
Two or More
49 (14.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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)973-1200
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 45

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jackson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jackson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	48.5%
Male	174	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)