Colvin Elementary School
Tel:
(316)973-7600
- Colvin Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Colvin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Colvin Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colvin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colvin Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1227 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 19% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| White | 15% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colvin Elementary School is Sowers Alternative High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jardine Technology Middle Magnet (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jardine Technology Middle Magnet (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Jardine Technology Middle Magnet Grades: 6-8 | 554 students
0.2 miles
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316)973-4300 0.2 6-8 554 - Wichita Sowers Alternative High School Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
0.9 miles
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316)973-1600 0.9 9-12 59 - Wichita Griffith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 534 students
1.3 miles
1802 S Bluff
Wichita, KS 67218
(316)973-8900 1.3 PK-5 534 - Wichita Allen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 543 students
1.4 miles
1881 S Elpyco
Wichita, KS 67218
(316)973-1750 1.4 PK-5 543 - Wichita Mead Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 530 students
1.5 miles
2601 E Skinner
Wichita, KS 67211
(316)973-8500 1.5 6-8 530
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