Top Rankings
Wichita School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 73 public elementary schools serving 31,008 students in Wichita School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Wichita School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
84 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
44,449 Students
319,724 Students
# Teachers
3,211 Teachers
22,707 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wichita School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.58
# American Indian Students
323 Students
2,385 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,148 Students
9,132 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16,594 Students
70,240 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
22%
# Black Students
8,695 Students
20,732 Students
% Black Students
20%
6%
# White Students
12,950 Students
195,194 Students
% White Students
29%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
119 Students
819 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,620 Students
21,222 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,971
21,555
# Students in K Grade:
3,117
31,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,169
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,284
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,132
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,204
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,193
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,255
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,240
26,471
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,403
27,204
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,506
1,831
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,614
2,103
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,319
2,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,028
2,247
# Ungraded Students:
14
588
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,772 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,991 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$746 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$711 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,772
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,991
$17,192
Best Wichita School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1313.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1414.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1515.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1616.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1717.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1818.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1919.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2222.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3361 N Arkansas Ave
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9785
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-9785
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2525.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2626.
Bryant Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W 9th
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Elizabeth
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9850
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 29th St No
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-5200
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2929.
Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 N. Pennsylvania
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-1150
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #3030.
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Hiram
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-0200
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #3232.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #3333.
Wilbur Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1100
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
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