Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccollom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccollom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mccollom Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccollom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccollom Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#529 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
7%
7%
White
58%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccollom Elementary School's ranking?
Mccollom Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mccollom Elementary School often compared to?
Mccollom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mccollom Elementary School?
321 students attend Mccollom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mccollom Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccollom Elementary School?
Mccollom Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccollom Elementary School offer ?
Mccollom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mccollom Elementary School part of?
Mccollom Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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