Christa McAuliffe Academy

2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230

www.usd259.org

863 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Academy, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a public elementary school operating under the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. It is designed to provide a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, student engagement, and the development of essential social and emotional skills within the local community.

As part of the Wichita Public Schools system, the academy adheres to district-wide curriculum standards while focusing on creating an inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve academic success. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Wichita neighborhood, Christa McAuliffe Academy serves as a local hub for early childhood and primary education, focusing on preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors.

863

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	161
Black	98
Asian	219
Two or More	87
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (34.1 %)
Asian
219 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
161 (18.7 %)
Black
98 (11.4 %)
Two or More
87 (10.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)973-9985
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 1

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 131

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christa McAuliffe Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	131
Grade 7	150
Grade 8	160

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christa McAuliffe Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	424	49.1%
Male	439	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th