Spaght Multimedia Magnet

www.usd259.org

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spaght Multimedia Magnet, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized elementary school within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As a magnet school, it focuses on integrating multimedia technology and digital literacy into its core curriculum. The school aims to provide students with a hands-on learning environment where they can develop essential 21st-century skills, such as creative production, digital storytelling, and technical proficiency, alongside traditional academic subjects.

The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that prepares students for future academic success. By utilizing multimedia tools and project-based learning, Spaght encourages students to engage deeply with their coursework, enabling them to express their knowledge through diverse digital mediums. As part of the broader district, it follows USD 259’s commitment to providing equitable and high-quality educational opportunities for all students in the Wichita community.

480

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	210
Black	190
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Hispanic
210 (43.8%)
Black
190 (39.6%)
Two or More
41 (8.5%)
White
32 (6.7%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
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)973-7300
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 38

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	45.4%
Male	262	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)