Serving 401 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chisholm Trail Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

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 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
22%
22%

Black
13%
7%

White
56%
61%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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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?
401 students attend Chisholm Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chisholm Trail Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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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