Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary

www.usd259.org

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary, located in Wichita, Kansas, is part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by focusing on a specialized curriculum centered on leadership development. The school’s philosophy emphasizes fostering character, responsibility, and civic engagement among its students, aiming to equip them with the essential skills to become proactive, effective leaders in their future academic and professional pursuits.

Beyond its core leadership focus, the school provides a comprehensive elementary education that adheres to district standards. By integrating leadership principles into daily classroom instruction and school-wide activities, Riverside creates an environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth. The school serves as a key educational option within the Wichita community for families seeking a learning environment that balances academic rigor with intentional character-building.

255

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	63
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
143 (56.1%)
Hispanic
63 (24.7%)
Two or More
31 (12.2%)
Black
15 (5.9%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)973-4050
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	52.2%
Male	122	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)