Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
10%
7%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School?
219 students attend Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School part of?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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