Wichita Education
Wichita Public Schools has more students than any other district in Kansas, but not enough to fill its many aging buildings. The school board voted to close six schools in fall 2024, but that could be just the beginning of a plan to consolidate more schools in the district. Meanwhile, the everyday challenges of educating students don’t stop. We’ll be here to let you know what’s happening, how it affects you and whom to hold accountable.
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KEY STATS
200
Wichita is the largest school district in Kansas and top 200 in the U.S. by enrollment.
74.6%
The district has capacity for about 63,000 students with only around 47,000 enrolled, operating at 74.6% capacity
$1bil
District buildings need about $1 billion worth of repairs
25%
Consultants suggested the district downsize by closing as many 19 buildings, more than 25% of total schools.
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