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Wheatland Elementary School vs. Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School

Should you attend Wheatland Elementary School or Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wheatland Elementary School
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Wheatland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wheatland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
335 students
305 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wheatland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheatland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wheatland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Center Pub School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#135 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
#16 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wheatland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in KS)
70-74%
(Top 1% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheatland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Pub School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in KS)
65-69%
(Top 5% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheatland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Pub School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
60-69%
(Top 10% in KS)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wheatland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
49
Grade 1 Students
84
49
Grade 2 Students
91
49
Grade 3 Students
83
52
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wheatland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Center Pub School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Center Pub School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Center Pub School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wheatland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Center Pub School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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