Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
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 lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(11-12)
80-84%
84%
(11-12)
75-79%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
17%
23%

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Black
10%
7%

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White
62%
60%

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Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
38%
0.57

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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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