Lewis Open Magnet Elementary School

This school is absolutely amazing. We moved our kids from out district to go here. The staff is highly effective and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

My son is in 2nd grade and has the most awesome teacher - Mr. Heck. He is deeply committed to seeing his students succeed and takes a person interest in them. Last year our son had a wonderful teacher, too. The entire atmosphere of the school and the staff attitudes are positive and helpful. It's a pleasure having our son at Stanley. His Kindergarten year at a different school that was ranked as one of the best in Wichita, was the polar opposite of Stanley. He's now excited to learn and is excelling in nearly every subject because of the positive feedback and encouragement he receives.

From the little time we've been here, it does seem like the teacher my daughter has cares. I've talked to the principal a couple times and she seems like she wants to help. I do feel like they could do more for this school but it's the district in whole. I wouldn't put a low score for this school because even the Middle School my son goes to puts in this effort. I think they need more support. It seems like it lacks community so they have to work with what they have. I do have to say I'm not from this area.... so I might be used to something different. At our old schools when I dropped my kids off in the morning staff or teachers and the principal would be there. Greeting them as they walk in. Making sure the buses are able to pull in okay. Making sure that people aren't being irate, kids aren't getting run over. Their day didn't start when the bell rung, it started as soon as the first student stepped onto their campus. But it seems like they have a pretty normal school here compared to others.