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Payne Elem

1601 S Edwards, Wichita, KS, 67213

About Payne Elem

Payne Elementary School is located at 1601 S Edwards St, Wichita, in the Stanley/Aley area. The school serves grades PK through 5, with an enrollment of about 231 students and a student–teacher ratio of around 11:1. State data shows roughly 8% of students meet math proficiency, and similarly, about 8% meet reading proficiency. The student population is approximately 55% male and 45% female. The???????????????? institution nurtures a positive and community-focused atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on the holistic development of the students, both academically and socially. The homes around Stanley/Aley are generally priced between $90,000 and $140,000; thus, the area's housing is quite affordable for a good number of families who are looking for schooling and buying a home. Teachers are frequently described by parents as those who put a lot of effort into supporting students and are always willing to communicate with families. Payne Elementary School, with its present initiatives and community support, is on the way to becoming not only a top-rated elementary school in Kansas but also a school that fosters the students' stability and sense of ????????????????belonging.

Payne Elem Contact Information

Address

1601 S Edwards, Wichita, KS, 67213

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Phone

(316) 973-7850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 8% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
231
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 257 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Payne Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32.9%
Asian 2.16%
Hispanic 35.06%
Black 17.32%
Two+ Races 11.26%
Native Am. 1.3%
White
32.9%
Asian
2.16%
Hispanic
35.06%
Black
17.32%
Two+ Races
11.26%
Native Am.
1.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 231
45.45%
105 Female
54.55%
126 Male

Student Population

231 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

462 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What are the rules for behavior at Payne Elementary?

Ans. Staff members ensure adherence to these rules in classrooms and other areas.

Q2. How does Payne help kids get to and from school safely?

Ans. The school has a controlled traffic flow and monitored entry points so that students can safely move from one place to another every day.

Q3. How do families at Payne stay informed about school updates?

Ans. Parents get newsletters, school announcements, and teacher updates that tell them about important events and things they need to remember.

Q4. What can parents do to help at Payne Elementary?

Ans. Families can help strengthen the home–school partnership by volunteering, going to school events, and meeting the needs of the classroom.

Q5. What does Payne do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Payne teaches SEL lessons, helps students learn how to solve problems, and has counselors available to help students who are having trouble with their emotions or getting along with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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