Colvin Elem

wwwusd.259.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colvin Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving students within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on South Roosevelt Street, the school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community. As part of Kansas's largest school district, Colvin Elementary benefits from the resources, curriculum standards, and organizational support of the broader Wichita school system, which emphasizes college and career readiness as well as student achievement.

The school focuses on creating an engaging learning environment that supports the academic and social development of its student body. By adhering to the mission and vision of USD 259, Colvin Elementary works to foster a culture of inclusivity and educational equity. Parents and community members can access official updates, school calendars, and information regarding enrollment or district-wide policies through the school’s portal on the official Wichita Public Schools website.

571

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colvin Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	365
Black	62
Asian	33
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
365 (63.9%)
White
76 (13.3%)
Black
62 (10.9%)
Asian
33 (5.8%)
Two or More
29 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)973-7600
Website:	http://wwwusd.259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 60

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Colvin Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Colvin Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	49%
Male	291	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)