Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary serves the eastern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the attendance zone's edge, which extends up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#561 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School's ranking?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is ranked #561 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School often compared to?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School?
644 students attend Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School offer ?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School part of?
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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