Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet

www.usd259.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hyde International Studies and Communications Elementary Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is distinguished by its specialized magnet curriculum, which focuses on global awareness and effective communication skills. By integrating international studies into the standard elementary education framework, the school aims to prepare students to be culturally literate, globally minded citizens who are capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

In addition to its unique academic focus, Hyde emphasizes the development of strong communication abilities, encouraging students to excel in verbal, written, and digital media formats. The school serves a diverse student body and leverages its magnet status to offer specialized programming, extracurricular opportunities, and resources that foster academic excellence and personal growth. Through its commitment to a global perspective, Hyde provides a structured, inquiry-based learning environment designed to equip students with the tools necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

260

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	42
Black	34
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
153 (58.8%)
Hispanic
42 (16.2%)
Black
34 (13.1%)
Two or More
21 (8.1%)
Asian
8 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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)973-0650
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	46.2%
Male	140	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)