Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isely Traditional 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 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary serves the northern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#551 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School is ranked #551 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
621 students attend Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School part of?
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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