Cheney

Located at 100 W 6th Ave. in Cheney, Kansas, the Cheney public school district operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a distant rural community within the broader Wichita metropolitan area. Spanning three operational school facilities, the district delivers a complete continuum of public education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Its student body comprises 823 learners, including 437 male and 386 female students. Grade distribution is well-balanced throughout the system, starting with 62 pre-kindergarten and 56 kindergarten students, moving through early and middle grades, and holding steady into the high school levels with cohorts of approximately 58 to 61 students per class year.

To support its academic offerings and facility operations, the district employs a robust professional team totaling 241.2 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 131.1 full-time equivalent teachers, 11 instructional aides, and 99.1 support staff personnel dedicated to fostering a well-resourced learning environment. The student population reflects a diverse community composition, including 746 White, 44 Hispanic, 19 students of two or more races, 9 Black, and 5 American Indian students. Representing an integral educational hub within Kansas Congressional District 4, State Senate District 26, and State House District 93, the district offers direct outreach for families, students, and researchers through its primary website at usd268.org and central administrative office at (316) 542-3512.