Dodge Literacy Magnet

www.usd259.org

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dodge Literacy Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a public elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it focuses on fostering a strong foundation in reading, writing, and communication skills, utilizing an enriched curriculum designed to engage students through literacy-based instruction. The school aims to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for academic success while fostering a love for learning in a diverse and supportive environment.

Beyond its core literacy focus, Dodge Literacy Magnet is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging the resources of the Wichita school district, the school provides students with a structured yet creative atmosphere that emphasizes critical thinking and personal development. Its location on West 2nd Street serves the local neighborhood while drawing families interested in a specialized, literacy-centric approach to early childhood and elementary education.

513

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dodge Literacy Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	199
Black	62
Asian	4
Two or More	62
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
199 (38.8 %)
White
171 (33.3 %)
Black
62 (12.1 %)
Two or More
62 (12.1 %)
American Indian
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)973-3150
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 37

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dodge Literacy Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dodge Literacy Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.9%
Male	257	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)