Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
(20-21)
≤10%
36%
(20-21)
<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
38%
7%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School?
45 students attend Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School part of?
Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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