Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
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(20-21)
≤10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greiffenstein Alternative 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
38%
7%
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White
40%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Greiffenstein Alternative 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
87%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greiffenstein Alternative 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
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greiffenstein Alternative 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School?
45 students attend Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School part of?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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