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 55 public preschools serving 21,770 students in Wichita School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Wichita School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
87 Schools
566 Schools
# Students
45,581 Students
177,154 Students
# Teachers
3,332 Teachers
12,649 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
0.54
# American Indian Students
339 Students
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,192 Students
3,692 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16,863 Students
34,571 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
20%
# Black Students
8,863 Students
11,236 Students
% Black Students
19%
6%
# White Students
13,541 Students
114,622 Students
% White Students
30%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
117 Students
397 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,666 Students
11,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,066
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
3,243
26,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,382
26,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,255
25,012
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,340
23,949
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,337
23,334
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,343
21,245
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,313
6,721
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,402
1,222
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,398
1,166
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,667
84
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,485
74
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,178
87
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,972
64
# Ungraded Students:
200
6
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,356 is higher than the state median of $16,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,594 is less than the state median of $16,990. 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
$16,356
$16,085
Spending / Student
$15,594
$16,990
Best Wichita School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 418 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
| 417 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 626 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
| 262 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 578 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 320 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 863 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 503 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
| 428 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
| 297 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
| 418 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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
| 311 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 290 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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
| 324 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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
| 304 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 455 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 513 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 577 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
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
| 472 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
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
| 412 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1642 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0050
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0050
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1749 S Martinson
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-1300
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Salina
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #3535.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
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