Enterprise Elementary School USD 259

The OFFICIAL page for Enterprise Elementary School in Wichita, KS. Enterprise School District 15 was organized in 1875 with half a dozen or so pupils.

Before annexation in 1963-64 to the Wichita Public School System, Enterprise Elementary School was one of the two schools in District 15. The schoolhouse was located first at the corner of Broadway and MacArthur Road. Church was held in the building and, according to the old timers, a number of men jacked up the structure one Sunday after church in 1880 or 1881 and moved it to the location at 3612

South Seneca. The work was done before the opposition could get an injunction to stop them. The courthouse, of course, was closed. The school, by 1885, had grown to 14 pupils with Robert O. Melie as teacher. In 1888, a new and larger building was erected with two rows of seats on each side and a large pot bellied stove which occupied the center of the room. That building served the district until the 1918-19 school year when a two-room modern brick schoolhouse was built. Enrollment had risen to 62 pupils by 1924, and the need for more room brought about construction of two more rooms by 1926. Three of the rooms were used for classrooms until 1943. The fourth room served as a music room and meeting place. It was in the spare room that the PTA was organized in 1933 with 26 members. Addition of three more classrooms and an auditorium in 1949-50 helped relieve crowding. A five-room addition was constructed in 1952, and more classrooms were added in 1954 and 1956. The last major addition to the building was completed in 1958. Enrollment increased rapidly the next year or two, and it was necessary to locate three classrooms of fifth grade across the street in the National Guard Armory until completion of a new school. South Enterprise, located at 2101 West 45th Street South, opened in the fall of 1961 to house grades five through eight. At this time Enterprise School was named North Enterprise, and grades one through four were taught. After annexation to the Wichita School system in 1963-64, the name was changed back to Enterprise, and South Enterprise was renamed Clyde V. Cessna. In 1975-76, Enterprise consisted of 26 permanent classrooms and two portable classrooms housing a school population of approximately 500. At the beginning of the 1988-89 year, sixth grade students were incorporated into the middle school program. In 1991, Enterprise began a new growth surge to 600-plus students and implemented a prekindergarten program. In April 2000, the voters of the Wichita School District approved a $284.5 million bond issue. The projects began in the fall of 2000 and were completed over the next five years. The plan built 19 multipurpose rooms, upgraded science labs, replaced portable classrooms with permanent construction, improved handicap accessibility to all buildings, rebuilt five existing elementary schools, added a new elementary and middle school, expanded seven other elementary schools and provided nine new libraries as well as the expansion of nine others. Building infrastructure in 82 buildings was also upgraded, including the replacement of antiquated plumbing, updates and expansion of electrical systems, replacement of inefficient or broken windows and doors, upgrades of heating and cooling systems, and asbestos abatement when required. PBA Architects, P.A. designed a three-section elementary school prototype for Allen, Linwood and Enterprise schools. The new Enterprise allowed for the removal of portable classrooms. Both Enterprise and Allen were built by Eby Construction Co. for a total of $10,273,000. Upon completion, the dedication ceremony was held October 21, 2003. Staff, students, and the community love the new facility provided by the district. The old building was removed and the property was then utilized by South High School.

06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

Free breakfasts and lunches will be offered to all children 18 years old and younger at 33 locations in Wichita as part of the WPS Summer Food Service Program. The free breakfast/lunch program begins Wednesday, May 27, and runs through Friday, July 24. The free meals are available to all children, regardless of which school district they attend and not just students who receive free/reduced meals during the school year. For locations and details, go to usd259.org/summerfood.

Se ofrecerán desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos a todos los niños y niñas de 18 años o menos en 33 ubicaciones en Wichita como parte del Programa de Alimentos durante el Verano de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita. El programa de desayuno y almuerzo gratuito comienza el miércoles 27 de mayo y estará disponible hasta el viernes 24 de julio. Las comidas gratuitas están disponibles para todos los niños y niñas, sin importar a qué distrito escolar asistan, y no se limitan únicamente a los estudiantes que reciben comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido durante el año escolar. Para ver las ubicaciones y más detalles, visite: usd259.org/summerfood.

05/17/2026

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05/15/2026

A huge thank you to Pathway Church and the Wichita Public Schools Foundation for your continued support of our students, staff, and families. We are so grateful for community partners who help make events like our End of the Year Extravaganza such a success!

05/15/2026

Thank you to our amazing families, staff, students, Sweet Swig, and our Love Schools partner, Pathway Church, for helping make our End of the Year Extravaganza such a huge success! We are so grateful for the support, teamwork, and community that made tonight so special for our students and families.

05/14/2026

📣 Enterprise End of the Year Extravaganza! 🎉

Enterprise families, you’re invited to celebrate the end of a great school year with us!

Join us on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30–7:30 PM on the Enterprise Elementary blacktop for a fun-filled evening!

🌭 Free hot dog dinner
📚 Free book for every child
🎨 Face painting
🏃 Bouncy relay
🎟️ Pop walk
…and more!

All food and activities are FREE for families to enjoy. The only exception is drinks from a local, teacher-run lemonade stand, Sweet Swig, which will be available for purchase as a school fundraiser.

We hope to see you there for a night of fun, food, and celebration!

📣 ¡Fiesta de Fin de Año de Enterprise! 🎉

¡Familias de Enterprise, están invitadas a celebrar con nosotros el final de un gran año escolar!

Acompáñenos el jueves 14 de mayo de 5:30 a 7:30 PM en el patio (blacktop) de Enterprise Elementary para una tarde llena de diversión.

🌭 Cena gratuita de hot dogs
📚 Un libro gratis para cada niño
🎨 Pintura de caras
🏃 Carreras con inflables
🎟️ Pop walk
¡y más!

Toda la comida y actividades serán GRATIS. La única excepción serán las bebidas de Sweet Swig, un negocio local dirigido por maestros, que venderá limonada como recaudación de fondos para la escuela.

¡Esperamos verlos ahí para una noche de diversión y celebración!

05/14/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Enterprise Elementary has been selected as a finalist for a Staff Lounge Makeover! We would love your support!

Please scan the QR code below and “like” the picture for Enterprise Elementary to cast your vote!

Voting ends May 21st, so every vote counts!

Please also share this post and QR code with your friends and family to help support our amazing staff! Thank you for cheering on Enterprise Elementary!

Pathway Church

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Wichita

Website

http://enterprise.usd259.org/

Address

3605 S. Gold Street
Wichita, KS
67217

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Enterprise Elementary School USD 259

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