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Linwood Elementary School

1654 S. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67211

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Linwood Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Linwood 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Linwood Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

469 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Linwood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Linwood Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Linwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Linwood Elementary School is 0.70, 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

#1053 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

6-9%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linwood 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)

(20-21)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linwood 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

13:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

47%

20%

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

Black

15%

White

24%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Linwood 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

0.70

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Linwood 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

81%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Linwood 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

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 Linwood Elementary School's ranking?

Linwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

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

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?

469 students attend Linwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Linwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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

Linwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Linwood Elementary School offer ?

Linwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Linwood Elementary School part of?

Linwood Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education