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Kensler Elementary School

1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212

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Kensler Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Kensler Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kensler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Kensler Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

476 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kensler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kensler Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#775 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Kensler Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kensler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kensler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kensler Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

36%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kensler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

46%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Kensler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Kensler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

65%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kensler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wichita School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kensler Elementary School's ranking?

Kensler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Kensler Elementary School?

476 students attend Kensler Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Kensler Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensler Elementary School?

Kensler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Kensler Elementary School offer ?

Kensler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Kensler Elementary School part of?

Kensler Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education