Cloud Elem

www.usd259.org

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cloud Elementary School is located in the Riverside/North Riverside area of Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school. As part of a large urban district, Cloud Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by USD 259 while working to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood student population.

The school’s focus centers on creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Like many schools in the Wichita district, Cloud Elementary emphasizes community involvement and family engagement to foster a positive school culture. By utilizing the official USD 259 website, parents and community members can access essential information regarding school programs, calendars, and district-wide initiatives aimed at ensuring student success throughout their elementary years.

580

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cloud Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	504
Black	21
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
504 (86.9%)
White
39 (6.7%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)973-9200
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 73

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cloud Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cloud Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	44.5%
Male	322	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)