Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School's student population of 294 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
19%
7%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
294 students attend Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School part of?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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