Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peterson 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peterson Elementary serves the west part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peterson Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Student Future Ready'
School Rankings
Peterson 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 Peterson Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#519 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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
50%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Peterson Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Peterson Elementary School often compared to?
Peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccollom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
321 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Peterson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
Peterson Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Peterson Elementary School located?
Peterson Elementary School is located in the Westlink neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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