Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School served 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
84%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
86%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
17%
20%

Black
10%
7%

White
62%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School?
219 students attend Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School part of?
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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