Price-Harris Communications Magnet

www.usd259.org

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Price-Harris Communications Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering a unique, focused curriculum centered on communication arts. The school emphasizes the development of strong literacy, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, integrating these elements into its daily academic activities to prepare students for effective collaboration and creative expression.

The school fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to explore diverse forms of media and technology. By leveraging its magnet status, Price-Harris creates a community where students can pursue specialized interests while meeting rigorous academic standards. Through its commitment to excellence in communication, the school aims to build a solid foundation for its students, equipping them with the critical thinking and presentation skills necessary for future success in both their academic and personal lives.

477

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Price-Harris Communications Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	103
Black	95
Asian	19
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
210 (44.0%)
Hispanic
103 (21.6%)
Black
95 (19.9%)
Two or More
48 (10.1%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)973-1650
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
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 41

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Price-Harris Communications Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Price-Harris Communications Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	44.7%
Male	264	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)