Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelly Liberal Arts Academy 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly Liberal Arts Academy serves the southwest part of Wichita, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy's student population of 429 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is 0.71, 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
#1068 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
17%
7%
White
40%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Liberal Arts Academy's ranking?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is ranked #1068 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kelly Liberal Arts Academy often compared to?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Clark Elementary K-5, Woodman Elementary School, Cessna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
429 students attend Kelly Liberal Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelly Liberal Arts Academy offer ?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Liberal Arts Academy part of?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Liberal Arts Academy located?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is located in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood of Wichita, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Southwest Wichita.
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