Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seltzer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seltzer Elementary serves the eastern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most students living within 1.3 miles of its borders, and the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seltzer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Seltzer Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seltzer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seltzer Elementary School is 0.81, 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
#643 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
3%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
22%
7%
White
20%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seltzer Elementary School's ranking?
Seltzer Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Seltzer Elementary School often compared to?
Seltzer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Seltzer Elementary School?
494 students attend Seltzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
23% of Seltzer Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seltzer Elementary School?
Seltzer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seltzer Elementary School offer ?
Seltzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seltzer Elementary School part of?
Seltzer Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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