Peterson Elementary School
Tel:
(316)973-0400
- Peterson Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Peterson Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peterson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peterson Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #375 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 75% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Peterson Elementary School is Northwest High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wilbur Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mccollom Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Mccollom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
0.7 miles
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-0350 0.7 PK-5 452 - Wichita Wilbur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 804 students
0.7 miles
340 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-1100 0.7 6-8 804 - Wichita Northwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1391 students
1.0 miles
1220 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-6000 1.0 9-12 1391 - Wichita Levy Sp Ed Center Grades: K-12 | 68 students
1.1 miles
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-3400 1.1 K-12 68 - Wichita Kensler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
1.4 miles
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-1350 1.4 PK-5 614
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