Jefferson Elem

www.usd259.org

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Linwood neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Pre-K through 5. Like many schools within the district, Jefferson focuses on foundational academic instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while working to provide a supportive environment that encourages student growth and social-emotional development.

As a member of the USD 259 system, Jefferson Elementary utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum and resources, which are designed to meet Kansas state educational benchmarks. The school plays an active role in the local community, often engaging families through events, site councils, and various outreach programs. Parents and community members interested in specific details regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find the most current information by visiting the district’s official website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

381

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	172
Black	85
Asian	26
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
172 (45.1%)
Black
85 (22.3%)
White
75 (19.7%)
Asian
26 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (3.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)

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)973-3000
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	48.6%
Male	196	51.4%

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