Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
- Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School's student population of 583 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is 0.75, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #622 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 20% |
| Black | 18% | 7% |
| White | 38% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is Southeast High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coleman Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Price-harris Communications Magnet (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Price-harris Communications Magnet Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
1.6 miles
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650 1.6 PK-5 415 - Wichita Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 271 students
1.7 miles
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800 1.7 PK-5 271 - Wichita Coleman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 490 students
1.9 miles
1544 N Governeour
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-6600 1.9 6-8 490 - Wichita Clark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
2.2 miles
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850 2.2 PK-5 354 - Wichita Seltzer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
2.2 miles
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001 2.2 PK-5 583
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school. My son started going there last year and it was the best year ever for him. Excellent staff and educators. - Posted by Parent - kan16 |
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