Washington Accelerated Learning Elem

www.usd259.org

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary (WALE) is a specialized school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district, located in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. The school is distinct for its focus on a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum designed to challenge students academically and help them reach their full potential. As an "accelerated learning" institution, the school places a heavy emphasis on closing achievement gaps and providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in higher-level academics.

Beyond its academic focus, Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary serves as a community anchor, operating within the framework of the larger Wichita school district to provide a supportive environment for its student body. By integrating innovative teaching strategies with a dedicated staff, the school aims to create an engaging learning atmosphere that fosters critical thinking and personal growth. Its location on North Pennsylvania serves the local neighborhood, providing families with a specialized educational option that prioritizes efficiency and mastery in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

470

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	255
Black	93
Asian	27
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
255 (54.3%)
Black
93 (19.8%)
White
59 (12.6%)
Two or More
35 (7.4%)
Asian
27 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)973-1150
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 40

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	49.1%
Male	239	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)