Seltzer Elementary School

11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seltzer 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Seltzer Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Seltzer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seltzer Elementary School is 0.81, 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)
#674 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seltzer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seltzer 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.
32%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seltzer 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.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seltzer 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Seltzer 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 Seltzer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
24%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Seltzer 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
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Seltzer 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 Seltzer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.81
This chart displays the diversity score of Seltzer 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
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seltzer 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
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seltzer 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 Seltzer Elementary School's ranking?
Seltzer Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Seltzer Elementary School often compared to?
Seltzer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Seltzer Elementary School?
492 students attend Seltzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Seltzer Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seltzer Elementary School?
Seltzer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seltzer Elementary School offer ?
Seltzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seltzer Elementary School part of?
Seltzer Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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