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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
38%
6%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
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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