Lawrence Elem

www.usd259.org

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lawrence Elementary School is a public school located in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, serving students as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and support systems, the staff at Lawrence aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Lawrence Elementary focuses on building a strong partnership between the school, its families, and the surrounding community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued. As a vital part of the Wichita community, Lawrence continues to adapt its programs to align with district-wide standards while ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive both socially and academically.

394

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	169
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

Hispanic
169 (42.9%)
White
133 (33.8%)
Black
52 (13.2%)
Two or More
35 (8.9%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)973-9900
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 38

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawrence Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawrence Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48.2%
Male	204	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)