McCollom Elem

www.usd259.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McCollom Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated in the northwest part of the city at 1201 Waddington, the school serves students from diverse backgrounds and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation. Like other schools within the district, McCollom emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth and development.

Beyond standard academics, the school functions as a community hub that focuses on the social and emotional well-being of its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger USD 259 district, McCollom Elementary works to provide teachers and families with the tools necessary to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current curriculum updates, or enrollment information, the official USD 259 website serves as the primary portal for school news and district-wide initiatives.

288

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCollom Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	58
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
161 (55.9%)
Hispanic
58 (20.1%)
Two or More
43 (14.9%)
Black
23 (8.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)973-0350
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 24

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCollom Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCollom Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	44.1%
Male	161	55.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th