Price-harris Communications Magnet

706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Price-harris Communications Magnet 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Price-harris Communications Magnet's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Price-harris Communications Magnet 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 Price-harris Communications Magnet is 0.70, 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)
#452 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Price-harris Communications Magnet, 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 Price-harris Communications Magnet 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.
40-44%
32%
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35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Price-harris Communications Magnet 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
20%
7%
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White
47%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Price-harris Communications Magnet 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
50%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Price-harris Communications Magnet 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 Price-harris Communications Magnet's ranking?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is ranked #452 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Price-harris Communications Magnet often compared to?
Price-harris Communications Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet?
418 students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Price-harris Communications Magnet students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price-harris Communications Magnet?
Price-harris Communications Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price-harris Communications Magnet offer ?
Price-harris Communications Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Price-harris Communications Magnet part of?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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