Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne

www.usd.259.org

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating aerospace and engineering themes into the core curriculum, Mueller aims to foster critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on learning, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

As a magnet school, Mueller attracts families looking for an enriched educational environment that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. The school utilizes innovative teaching practices and real-world applications to engage students in complex topics, often utilizing partnerships or project-based learning to demonstrate the practical relevance of engineering concepts. Through this specialized focus, the school seeks to inspire the next generation of innovators, aviators, and engineers while maintaining a commitment to the foundational success of every student.

304

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	63
Black	177
Asian	7
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

Black
177 (58.2%)
Hispanic
63 (20.7%)
White
31 (10.2%)
Two or More
25 (8.2%)
Asian
7 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)973-8300
Website:	http://www.usd.259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	43.8%
Male	171	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)