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Schools & Education

Because Eastborough is such a small area they do not have their own school district, but are actually within the Wichita School District—USD 259. Below are a few of the most reputable schools:

• Price-Harris Communications Magnet Elementary School - Serves grades preK-5^th grade. This schools was converted into a communications magnet school in 1996 after Price Elementary and Harris Elementary combined. This public school offers extracurricular activities including focus on computer arts, orchestra and video film production.
• Coleman Middle School - Serving grades 6^th-8^th grades, Coleman is one of many middle schools in Wichita that follow a strict uniform dress code. This public middle school offers many extracurricular activities including art and music programs, several different languages and many sports. Colman Middle School also participates in the AVID program to help give students the drive they need to be successful in school, and were even recognized by the Board of Education for their hard work and success with the program. Colman Middle School received state honors being named Exemplary Middle School by KAMSA for the year 2014-2015—one of only ten middle schools in Kansas that earned this title.
• Wichita High School East - Home of the Blue Aces, East is the oldest high school in Wichita. What was once the original Wichita High School was renamed Wichita High School East in 1929 when it was decided to add more schools to the district. The school underwent extensive remodeling in 2004 to improve classrooms, theater and athletic facilities. East High also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB). This program is one of the most rigorous college prep curricula available. Students enrolled in the program complete four-year programs in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language as well as optional courses in music, theater arts, computer studies, or art/design. East High also has a great athletic program with many sports for students to be involved in throughout the year.

Local Transportation

Eastborough is about 5 miles (10 minutes) from Downtown Wichita. The community is located right off of East Kellogg Avenue and Woodlawn making daily commutes ideal and convenient. Browse the newest real estate listings in Eastborough, KS.

The History of Eastborough

"Eastborough and Woodlawn, two swank additions lying east of Wichita between Central and Kellogg will soon incorporate into a city of the third class, it was reliably reported here today." (Eagle, May 11, 1937) When the Sedgwick County commissioners approved the petition, the city of Eastborough was created.

Eastborough was originally envisioned by Burdon Hunter, a British architect, who stood "atop a high hill" east of Wichita to picture an English village in the midst of a Kansas prairie. He planned an English village complete with quaint English streets, named and patterned after the small boroughs of his native land.

Eastborough's first developers included Alton H. Smith, Harrison W. Albright and Harry T. Morgan. They planned the 215 acre tract, as Hunter had envisioned, with winding drives, broad lawns, parks and a lake. Some of the street names had a similar sound—Alton Avenue, English, Morgan Lane, Hunter, etc.

Sale of Eastborough Village started April 10, 1929, when the developers set up a tent at the site and paid Wichita churches 50 cents for each prospective buyer referred and gave away free lunches. They planned to have the area built and developed within a year so Eastborough would be one of the "showplaces of the city."

Oil was discovered leaving the lots too torn up to sell or build upon. There were no streets and only a half-finished sewer system. The Democrat on July 30, 1951 described the initial sales event as a carnival-like atmosphere and mentioned that the out-of-town promoters then disappeared leaving a mess. And Eastborough made its only appeal to be annexed by Wichita in 1930, which was fortunately turned down.

Since 1937, Eastborough has developed into a small town covering two square miles with 21 streets. The third class city, once a long way from Wichita, is now completely surrounded by the larger first class city. There were several failing attempts to "annex" Eastborough.

People moved here because it was a "good place to live." Families were reared; couples moved on; and younger families are moving in. There are several second and third generation residents who, remembering their childhood happily chose Eastborough as the place to rear possibly the fourth generation.

Local Attractions & Activities

• Annual 4^th of July Parade - Decorate your scooters, bikes, wagons, strollers, and dogs and join Eastborough for the Independence Day Parade.
• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Susan G. Komen holds a 1 mile and a 5k race that goes through the neighborhood in efforts to raise awareness and support for Breast cancer.
• Eastborough Park - Last renovated in 2009 with a new playground for children to play on, gorgeous landscaping and a beautiful covered picnic area complete with tables and benches.

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