Kensler Elementary School
Tel:
(316)973-1350
- Kensler Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Kensler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kensler Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kensler Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kensler Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #513 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 50% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kensler Elementary School is Northwest High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Levy Sp Ed Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mccollom Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Northwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1391 students
0.7 miles
1220 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-6000 0.7 9-12 1391 - Wichita Mccollom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
0.9 miles
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-0350 0.9 PK-5 452 - Wichita Levy Sp Ed Center Grades: K-12 | 68 students
1.1 miles
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-3400 1.1 K-12 68 - Wichita Wilbur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 804 students
1.3 miles
340 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-1100 1.3 6-8 804 - Wichita Peterson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
1.4 miles
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-0400 1.4 PK-5 474
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