Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet

www.usd259.org

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is a unique educational institution located in Wichita, Kansas, serving students within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is distinguished by its specialized dual-language immersion program, which is designed to foster biliteracy and biculturalism. By providing instruction in both English and Spanish, the school aims to equip students with the cognitive and linguistic skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its language curriculum, Horace Mann operates as a magnet school, drawing students from across the district who are interested in a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes cultural competency and academic excellence. The school focuses on creating an inclusive community where students develop proficiency in two languages while meeting high academic standards. Through its commitment to bilingual education, Horace Mann seeks to prepare its students for future success in both domestic and international settings.

643

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	581
Black	16
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
581 (90.4%)
White
38 (5.9%)
Black
16 (2.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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)973-3100
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 36

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.1%
Male	321	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)