Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem

www.usd259.org

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at Buckner have the unique opportunity to engage in specialized instruction in areas such as music, dance, drama, and visual arts, which are woven into their daily educational experience to foster creativity, confidence, and critical thinking.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population by providing a supportive environment that emphasizes both personal and academic growth. By utilizing the arts as a catalyst for engagement, Buckner aims to help students develop discipline, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for the creative process. As part of the larger USD 259 system, the school works to ensure that all students are prepared for future success while benefiting from a vibrant, performance-oriented school culture.

313

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	49
Black	172
Two or More	34
American Indian	4

Black
172 (55.0%)
White
54 (17.3%)
Hispanic
49 (15.7%)
Two or More
34 (10.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)

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)973-9350
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 29

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	48.9%
Male	160	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)