Elementary Schools in Wichita


Summary:

The Wichita school district in Kansas contains 58 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, revealing stark disparities in educational opportunities within the district.

A few schools stand out as top performers, including Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary, McLean Science/Technical Magnet Elementary, and Hyde International Studies/Commun Elementary Magnet. These magnet schools rank among the top 15% of elementary schools in Kansas and demonstrate exceptional proficiency in core academic subjects. In contrast, several schools struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and large percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

The data suggests that resource allocation and targeted educational approaches may play a significant role in student outcomes. Schools with the highest per-student spending and specialized programs tend to outperform traditional public schools in the Wichita district. Addressing the systemic inequities revealed in the data will be crucial to ensuring all students in Wichita have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 903 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218

 (316) 973-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 45,435

Primary Schools: 54
Middle Schools: 14
High Schools: 11
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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