Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Price-Harris Communications Magnet serves the east part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Price-harris Communications Magnet's student population of 477 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence in Communications
School Rankings
Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price-harris Communications Magnet is 0.71, 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
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
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)17.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Price-harris Communications Magnet's ranking?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Price-harris Communications Magnet often compared to?
Price-harris Communications Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School, Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet?
477 students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Price-harris Communications Magnet students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Price-harris Communications Magnet?
Price-harris Communications Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price-harris Communications Magnet offer ?
Price-harris Communications Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Price-harris Communications Magnet part of?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
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