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 2024-25 school year, there are 87 public schools serving 45,581 students in Wichita School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wichita School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.57
# American Indian Students
339 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,192 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16,863 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
21%
# Black Students
8,863 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
19%
7%
# White Students
13,541 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
30%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
117 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,666 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,066
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
3,243
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,382
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,255
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,340
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,337
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,343
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,313
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,402
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,398
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,667
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,485
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,178
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,972
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
200
1,897
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,356 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,594 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wichita School District?
Wichita School District manages 87 public schools serving 45,581 students.
What is the rank of Wichita School District?
Wichita School District is ranked #283 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita School District?
37% of Wichita School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wichita School District?
Wichita School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wichita School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,594 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 87 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 45,581 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
