Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Price-harris Communications Magnet 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Price-harris Communications Magnet's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat 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
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Price-harris Communications Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price-harris Communications Magnet is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
23%
6%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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 #509 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet?
398 students attend Price-harris Communications Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Price-harris Communications Magnet students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price-harris Communications Magnet?
Price-harris Communications Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is Price-harris Communications Magnet part of?
Price-harris Communications Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
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