Payne Elementary School
Tel:
(316)973-7850
- Payne Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Payne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Payne Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Payne Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Payne Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. 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 | #890 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 19% |
| Black | 10% | 7% |
| White | 42% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Payne Elementary School is West High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stanley Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Stanley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
1.0 miles
1749 S Martinson
Wichita, KS 67213
(316)973-1300 1.0 PK-5 439 - Wichita Lawrence Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
1.2 miles
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316)973-9900 1.2 PK-5 420 - Wichita Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 610 students
1.2 miles
207 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67213
(316)973-5800 1.2 6-8 610 - Wichita Truesdell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1060 students
1.2 miles
2464 S Glenn
Wichita, KS 67217
(316)973-3900 1.2 6-8 1060 - Wichita Woodman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 661 students
1.2 miles
2500 Hiram
Wichita, KS 67217
(316)973-0200 1.2 PK-5 661
School Reviews
| 1 By far one of the worst public schools. Teachers do not care about the students. If your not "clicked in" to this school you nor your child will be accepted. Defiantly would not recommend this school to anyone , EVER.! - Posted by Parent - Not Impressed |
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