Chisholm Trail Elementary School

6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chisholm Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chisholm Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chisholm Trail Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chisholm Trail 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 Chisholm Trail Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#480 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chisholm Trail Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chisholm Trail Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chisholm Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisholm Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Chisholm Trail Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Chisholm Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Chisholm Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R L Wright Elementary School, Valley Center Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Trail Elementary School?
417 students attend Chisholm Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chisholm Trail Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Trail Elementary School?
Chisholm Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chisholm Trail Elementary School offer ?
Chisholm Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chisholm Trail Elementary School part of?
Chisholm Trail Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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