Linwood Elementary

www.usd259.org

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Linwood Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on South Hydraulic Avenue, the school serves a diverse student population within the local community. As a part of the state’s largest school district, Linwood benefits from the broader educational framework, curriculum standards, and administrative support provided by USD 259, which focuses on preparing students for academic success and future transitions to middle and high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Wichita neighborhood, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement. Like many schools in the district, Linwood is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students through various programs and instructional strategies. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, providing resources and educational opportunities aimed at cultivating both academic achievement and character growth.

452

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	219
Black	70
Asian	16
Two or More	37
American Indian	5

Hispanic
219 (48.5%)
White
105 (23.2%)
Black
70 (15.5%)
Two or More
37 (8.2%)
Asian
16 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

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)973-8100
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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 64

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	48%
Male	235	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)