Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dodge Literacy Magnet 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 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dodge Literacy Magnet serves the west part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest zone edge located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodge Literacy Magnet's student population of 547 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodge Literacy Magnet is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodge Literacy Magnet's ranking?
Dodge Literacy Magnet is ranked #1151 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Dodge Literacy Magnet often compared to?
Dodge Literacy Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Dodge Literacy Magnet?
547 students attend Dodge Literacy Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dodge Literacy Magnet students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodge Literacy Magnet?
Dodge Literacy Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodge Literacy Magnet offer ?
Dodge Literacy Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dodge Literacy Magnet part of?
Dodge Literacy Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Dodge Literacy Magnet located?
Dodge Literacy Magnet is located in the Orchard Breeze neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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