Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wichita, Kansas named after native Kansas aviator Amelia Earhart. A magnet school situated on a 10-acre site, it augments the District curriculum with an environmental focus.
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Earhart Environ Magnet 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
Earhart Environ Magnet 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 Earhart Environ Magnet 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)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Earhart Environ Magnet 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 Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ortiz Elementary 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 Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School?
434 students attend Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School part of?
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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